Wadia Hall · Since 1945

Where the world’s culture finds its voice

Lectures, concerts, dance, drama and book releases — more than 300 programmes a year, with an event almost every day.

Library

A library for the curious

Browse the main library and the children’s library, and see this month’s new arrivals.

Art Gallery

Exhibitions in the heart of Basavanagudi

Watch recent shows, join an art class, or hire the gallery for an exhibition of your own.

1945Founded in Bengaluru, as a home for the arts, philosophy and ideas
300+Programmes every year at Wadia Hall
World voicesVisited by Prof. Arnold Toynbee, C. Rajagopalachari and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Open to allAnyone curious about the world’s cultures
Our story

Eight decades of ideas, art and conversation

Founded in 1945 in Bengaluru, the Indian Institute of World Culture brings together the arts, philosophy and ideas from India and around the world.

1945The Institute is founded in Bengaluru.
1984An art section is started to encourage the talent of children and adults alike.
2020Students carry the legacy forward with a week-long painting exhibition at Chitrakala Parishat.
2025IIWC celebrates eight decades of wisdom, art and fellowship.
Voices that have spoken here

Distinguished visitors to the Institute

Prof. Arnold ToynbeeProf. Julian HuxleyC. RajagopalachariDr. Martin Luther King Jr.H. H. the Panchen LamaDr. Karan SinghDr. J. V. NarlikarLord Boyd OrrSir C. P. Ramaswamy Ayiar
Membership

Be part of the IIWC community

Join the Institute and take part in a living programme of lectures, music, dance, art and books.

Visit us

Come in — the doors are open

Find us

6, B.P. Wadia Road,
Basavanagudi,
Bangalore – 560004.

Get directions

Office hours

10 am to 5 pm
Monday holiday

Contact

+91-80-26678581
contact@iiwc.in
Library: iiwc.library@gmail.com

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