The Town Hall of Chennai
The Town Hall of Chennai
Built in the 1880s as the first town hall of Madras, Victoria Public Hall stands as a living symbol of the city’s public spirit and cultural evolution. Once a gathering place for reformers, artists, and citizens, it now opens its restored doors to celebrate Chennai’s heritage. Step inside and discover where history, architecture, and community meet in harmony.
It began as a dream to give Madras a hall of its own, a place where citizens could gather, speak, and celebrate progress. Born from public will and civic pride, this red-brick monument became the heartbeat of a growing city. Come discover where Chennai’s civic story first took shape.
Gandhi, Vivekananda, and Bharathiyar spoke here, Not just to an Audience, But to history itself. Step inside the hall that echoed with the sound of change.
Here, a movement was born. The Justice Party took its first stand in this very hall, calling for equality, self-respect, and representation. Witness where Tamilnadu’s political awakening began.
The lights dimmed, the curtains rose and a city found its stage. From powerful dramas to the earliest film screenings, Victoria Public Hall became the cradle of storytelling in Madras. Come see where theatre breathed life into cinema itself.
Before concert halls and auditoriums, there was this place. Here, Madras first found its music and its voice. Between songs and speeches, this stage witnessed revolutions, reforms, and rare performances that shaped the city’s spirit. Step in to hear what history still hums.
Few know that Madras’s love for sport began here. Within and around Victoria Public Hall, Cue Sports, Tennis, and Tournaments took root, shaping the city’s Athletic spirit. Discover how a Civic hall Became Chennai’s Earliest Arena of Energy, Competition, and Pride.
Wheels turned, sails lifted, and tracks were laid and the city began to move. From catamarans on quiet waters to trams gliding past Victoria Public Hall , Every journey tells a story of change. Step into this gallery to trace how Chennai travelled through time, From hoofbeats to high-speed rails.
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Sunday - Saturday: 8 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday: Victoria Public Hall is closed
Open to Schools, Colleges, Organizations, Corporate Teams and Other Groups.
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