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Explore the Major Museums in Kerala |
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Ambalavayal Heritage Museum
The archaeological museum in Wayanad, has one of Kerala's largest collections of the remnants of an era dating back to the 2nd century A.D. |
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Arakkal Kettu
This was the residence of the former Arakkal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim royal family of Kerala. |
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Archaeological Museum Thrissur
Houses a gallery of murals from all over Kerala and preserves a rare treasure of Veerakallu, temple models, olagrandhangal (manuscripts on dry palm leaves), megaliths etc. |
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Art Museum
Located in the Zoo compound, the art museum displays collections of wood carvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewellery. |
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Bastion Bungalow
Built in the Indo-European style way back in 1667, the Bungalow gets its name from its location on the site of the Stromberg Bastion of the old Dutch fort. |
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Bay Island Driftwood Museum
A display of large collection of superior quality driftwood articles of very high artistic value, prepared through a rare and innovative modern artforms. |
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Biotechnology Museum
Entrance fee: Adults: Rs.10 Children: Rs. 5 |
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Chacha Nehru Childrens Museum
Children of all age groups will enjoy the vast collection of nearly 2000 dolls, stamps and masks displayed here. |
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Chittur Garumadam
Located on the banks of the river Sokanasini (the destroyer of sorrows), this is a memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan. |
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Folklore Museum
Set up in 1992, the museum is a treasure trove of quaint musical instruments, occupational implements, household utensils, models of folk art etc. |
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Hill Palace Museum
The Hill Palace, the official residence of the Kochi royal family, is today the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. |
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Indo Portuguese Museum
The Indo-Portuguese Museum situated in Fort Kochi throws light on the strong Portuguese influence in both the art and the architecture of the region. |
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KCS Panicker Gallery
Nominated as one of the nine eminent artists of India, Kerala's renowned painter Panicker, was born in 1911. |
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Kerala History Museum Ernakulam
The unassuming gallery houses immortal creations that will give you glimpses of the glorious history and rich cultural legacy of this land. |
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Kirtads
This unique museum houses the tools and devices used by the ancient tribal communities of Kerala. |
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Krishna Menon Museum
This museum has an exclusive wing dedicated to the late V. K. Krishna Menon, renowned statesman. |
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Krishnapuram Palace Kayamkulam
Krishnapuram Palace is a rare specimen of the Kerala style of architecture - complete with gabled roofs, narrow corridors and dormer windows. |
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Kunnamangalam
'Water Heritage Museum' highlights the significance of water in relation to man and and also its usage in day-to-day life, with special emphasis of Kerala's traditions involving the use of water. |
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Kuthiramalika Puthenmalika Palace
The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the Padmanabha Swamy Temple. |
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Madhavan Nayar Foundation
Showcases historic episodes from the neolithic to the modern era through life size figures. |
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Maritime Museum
Throws light on the genesis, history, evolution and landmarks of the Indian Navy. |
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Napier Museum and Art Gallery Thiruvananthapuram
Built in the 19th century, this Indo - Saracenic structure boasts a natural air conditioning system and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artefacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. |
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Natural History Museum
Houses some excellent galleries like the skeletal, bird, animal and taxidermy gallery as well as a museum. |
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Numismatics Museum
The rare and historically valuable collection of coins give an insight into the trade relations of the State. |
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Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery Kozhikode
Displays the acclaimed paintings of Kerala's cherished artists, Raja Ravi Varma (1848 - 1906) whose works brought international repute to the State and his uncle Raja Raja Varma. |
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Police Museum
On display are police arms of the 18 th and 19 th centuries and various other exhibits. |
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Priyadarshini Planetarium
One of the most versatile planetariums in the country. |
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Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum
Collections of artistic and also of antique value become objects of appreciation and wonder for the public. |
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Sampaloor
Among the displayed items are major attractions like the cannon balls used by the invading army of Tippu Sultan; the holy vestments of priests; tablets that describe the old liturgical order and the tabernacle of the old church. |
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Science and Technology Museum Complex
The museum houses galleries on electricity, electronics, power & motion, mechanics, popular science, mathematics, solar energy as well as automobile, computer and biomedical engineering. |
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Sree Chithra Art Gallery
Displays original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich; exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India as well as paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali. |
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Sree Chithra Enclave
This museum depicts the history of the Travancore Royal Family and displays their personal belongings and artefacts. Old newspaper footage and deeds describing events are also exhibited. |
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Tea Museum Munnar
Houses curious, photographs and machineries, each depicting a turning point that contributed to a flourishing tea industry, as seen today in the region. |
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Teak Museum Nilambur
A house to the treasures of historical, aesthetic and scientific aspects of Teak. |
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Thakazhi Museum Smritimandapam
This museum-cum-memorial hall is dedicated to the memory of the late Thakazhi Sivasankaran Pillai |
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The Bishops House
Houses precious artefacts collected from various churches under the Cochin diocese. |
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University Observatory
Located at the highest point in the city, near the Museum complex 60 metres above sea level, one can have a bird's eye view of the city from here. |
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Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
Houses a rich treasure of marine wealth has perfected the Image Pearl production technique, by which a mould of any shape made of shell cement is implanted into the pearl oyster. |
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Zoological Park
A reptile house with different species of snakes and a vulture house are also located within the premises. |
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