What to expect
Queen Mary's College
Founded in 1914 on the Marina seafront, it was the first women's college in South India and the third in the country. Its colonial buildings educated pioneering women including former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. The campus overlooks the bay near the Anna and MGR memorials.
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Queen Mary's College
Place
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Plan Queen Mary's College
Typeheritage
Nearest baseTriplicane
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree (working college; entry subject to permission)
Nearest town/baseTriplicane
DistrictChennai
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
Founded in 1914 on the Marina seafront, it was the first women's college in South India and the third in the country. Its colonial buildings educated pioneering women including former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. The campus overlooks the bay near the Anna and MGR memorials.
Queen Mary's College is planned from Triplicane, one of the travel bases in Chennai district. Use Triplicane for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Queen Mary's College — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on working days
Best timeYear-round (November to February)
Entry: Free (working college; entry subject to permission)
Getting here
How to reach Queen Mary's College
On the Marina seafront near Chepauk MRTS station and the Anna/MGR memorials.
Best appreciated from the Marina promenade opposite the campus.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Triplicane or nearby in Chennai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)55 km
- Kanchipuram72 km
- Puducherry150 km
- Vellore135 km
- Tirupati135 km
Road km to Chennai; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit Queen Mary's College?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Queen Mary's College?
Entry: Free (working college; entry subject to permission). Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on working days. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Queen Mary's College?
Base yourself in Triplicane or nearby in Chennai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Queen Mary's College?
About an hour.
What else is near Queen Mary's College?
Nearby you can pair Marina Beach (330 m), Anna Memorial (400 m), MGR Memorial (480 m), Gandhi Statue (590 m).
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