Chandigarh’s a city that takes its culture seriously — a museum cluster in Sector 10 that traces the city’s own origin story, a doll museum with pieces from across the world, and multiplexes that regularly rank among the busiest in North India (Piccadily Cinema alone has racked up nearly 19,000 reviews). Whether you’re planning a rainy-day museum visit or just want to know which screen to book for a Friday release, here’s the round-up.
Quick answer: For movies, PVR Elante Mall is the biggest and most popular multiplex in the tricity, followed by the long-running Piccadily Cinema and Cinepolis Bestech Square in Mohali. For museums, the Government Museum & Art Gallery in Sector 10 anchors a small cluster that includes the International Dolls Museum and the Indian Air Force Heritage Museum.
By Rahul Goyal · Chandigarh Life · Details verified via Google Maps, July 2026
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Cinemas & Multiplexes
PVR Elante Mall
Housed inside Elante Mall, this is the tricity’s biggest and busiest multiplex by a wide margin — the natural pick if you want the newest releases, the most screens, and the option to shop or eat right before or after.
- Rating: 4.4★ (21,639 reviews)
- Location: Elante Mall, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh
Piccadily Cinema
A long-standing Chandigarh institution in Sector 34 — one of the most-reviewed single cinemas anywhere in the region, with a loyal following that’s stuck with it through the multiplex era.
- Rating: 4.2★ (18,949 reviews)
- Location: Piccadily Road, Sector 34A, Chandigarh
Cinepolis Bestech Square
Mohali’s leading multiplex, inside Bestech Square Mall in the Industrial Focal Point — a solid option if you’re on the Mohali side and don’t want to cross over to Chandigarh proper.
- Rating: 4.4★ (12,546 reviews)
- Location: Bestech Square Mall, Industrial Area Mohali Phase 9
PVR Centra Chandigarh
A smaller, centrally located PVR screen inside Centra Mall near Tribune Chowk — handy if you’re already in the Industrial Area Phase I side of the city.
- Rating: 4.1★ (6,467 reviews)
- Location: Centra Mall, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh
Museums
Government Museum & Art Gallery
The anchor of Chandigarh’s museum cluster in Sector 10 — a serious collection tracing art and history through the region, and a good starting point if you want to understand the city beyond its modernist architecture.
- Rating: 4.4★ (3,522 reviews)
- Location: Sector 10C, Chandigarh
International Dolls Museum
Housed within Bal Bhawan in Sector 23, this delightful museum showcases dolls from countries around the world dressed in traditional costume — a favourite with families and one of the more unusual museum visits you’ll find in North India.
- Rating: 4.2★ (2,196 reviews)
- Location: Bal Bhawan, Sector 23B, Chandigarh
Indian Air Force Heritage Museum
A tribute to the IAF’s history in Sector 18, with aircraft and exhibits that make it a worthwhile stop for anyone interested in India’s aviation and defence heritage.
- Rating: 4.7★ (1,259 reviews)
- Location: Sector 18, Chandigarh
Chandigarh Architecture Museum & High Court Museum
Two smaller but genuinely interesting stops for anyone curious about the city’s modernist design story — the Architecture Museum (within the Government Museum complex) traces Le Corbusier’s vision for the city, while the High Court Museum inside the Capitol Complex covers the judiciary’s own history.
- Chandigarh Architecture Museum: 4.5★ (319 reviews), Sector 10C
- High Court Museum: 4.5★ (336 reviews), Capitol Complex, Sector 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the biggest cinema in Chandigarh?
PVR Elante Mall is the largest and most popular multiplex in the tricity, with over 21,600 reviews.
Is Piccadily Cinema still running?
Yes — Piccadily Cinema in Sector 34 remains one of the most-reviewed and well-loved single-screen-turned-multiplex cinemas in the city.
What’s the best museum to visit in Chandigarh?
The Government Museum & Art Gallery in Sector 10 is the most comprehensive, but the International Dolls Museum is a wonderful, less conventional choice, especially for families.
Are Chandigarh’s museums free to enter?
Entry fees are typically minimal (a nominal ticket price) — worth checking current rates locally, as government museum pricing can be revised from time to time.
Where is Cinepolis in Mohali?
Cinepolis Bestech Square is located inside Bestech Square Mall, Industrial Area Mohali Phase 9.
Is there a museum dedicated to Chandigarh’s architecture?
Yes — the Chandigarh Architecture Museum, part of the Government Museum complex in Sector 10, focuses specifically on the city’s modernist design and planning history.
