AVM Heritage Museum — Attraction in Zone 10 Kodambakkam

For over 77 years, AVM Studios has been synonymous with setting benchmarks in the film industry having produced over 177 movies. As the oldest active film studio in India, the AVM family has kept up with that legacy, building and adapting it to changing times.

AVM Studios launched ‘AVM Heritage Museum’. A celebration of legacy, cinema history and our carefully preserved archives, the museum will give visitors the chance to immerse themselves into the rich history of AVM and an impressive collection of rare automobiles.

The museum was inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. M.K. Stalin on 7th May 2023.

Opening Hours: Open Friday–Saturday–Sunday 10am – 5pm Closed on Public Holidays

Advance group booking for groups over 30 people are available on all days. By pre–booking...

Nestled in the heart of Chennai, the AVM Heritage Museum offers a nostalgic journey through the golden era of filmmaking and automotive history. This unique museum boasts an impressive collection of vintage cars, some over 100 years old, all impeccably maintained and in working condition. Alongside these timeless automobiles, you’ll find an array of classic two-wheelers, including iconic brands like Standard Motor, Luna, and Vijay Super. The museum also showcases a fascinating array of cameras, filmmaking equipment, studio props, and lighting tools from days gone by, providing a captivating insight into the art of filmmaking. A visit to the AVM Heritage Museum is a delightful memory refresher, transporting visitors back to a bygone era where the magic of cinema and the charm of vintage vehicles...

Went with lots of expectation. Kind of disappointment. Museum means explanation for each item in the display. 90% missing. MGR's car is good. Why is nano car displayed? In which movie it appeared? How does the old electronic system work? Either in writing or a video clip should be there. A video of how people used to work in the studio should be included. The kind of temperature when all lights were on etc. The old studio environment should have been reproduced there. What is floor in a studio? How many floors did AVM have? All missing. No parking sign on both side of the road? is it a private road? No canteen. Fortunately restroom was there. You can call it AVM Kolu (கொலு) not museum. And of course 200 is too much. 50 Rs is sufficient even if all missing items...