The IHCC heritage facade at night — Heritage Cafe and Heritage Gallery at 57 Lebuh Pantai, George Town

George Town · Penang

Where Heritage Comes Alive

Discover Indian heritage through history, culture, rare artefacts, vintage treasures and immersive experiences in the heart of George Town.

Discover IHCC

Welcome to IHCC

Preserving the Past.
Inspiring the Future.

The Indian Heritage Cultural Centre (IHCC) is a cultural centre in Penang, Malaysia, established to preserve, present and celebrate Indian heritage through wide and historic collections with immersive spatial design.

A collaborative heritage initiative, IHCC brings together experienced collectors, cultural visionaries and architectural expertise — conserving artefacts of historical and cultural importance and presenting them in a meaningful, educational and accessible manner.

Discover Our Story

Inside the IHCC gallery — hand-painted elephant mural, vintage lanterns and patterned heritage tiles — IHCC Heritage GalleryGeorge Town

The Seven Experiences

Your Journey
Through IHCC

Seven living chapters — from traditional dress-up to Nagarathar heritage — woven into one unforgettable visit of roughly ninety minutes.

Explore the Full Experience

The Collection

Every Object
Has a Story

Heritage collectibles, vintage artefacts and culturally significant objects — each one a fragment of everyday history and craftsmanship, kept alive in George Town.