Important Museums in Kerala

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A visit to a museum enables us to get some idea of the culture and traditions of the State. We can also make out how advanced the people are in applying science to their lives.

Hill Palace Archaeological Museum in Thrippunithura,  a suburb of Kochi is situated in an area of 54 acres.  The buildings used to be the Royal family’s residence. Now they comprise an Archaeological museum, a heritage museum, pre-historic objects and a deer park. There is a collection of rare medicinal plants also.

The Napier Museum is an Anglo-Saracen masterpiece of architecture. It is an Art and Natural History Museum which displays ancient bronze idols, ornaments and even a royal chariot. Sri Chitra Art gallery nearby exhibits paintings specially those done by the famous Raja Ravi Varma. A large zoological garden is also located in the premises.

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Kerala Folklore and Culture Museum – One can learn about Kerala architecture and traditional performing arts of whole of South India at this museum. Even the window frames are special, apart from the folk art puppets, musical instruments and garments which are unique. On certain days, a show of the main 4 art forms is conducted with live music. It lasts for an hour and 15 minutes. A must-be-seen place! It is located at Thevara  Jn, Ernakulam.

Science and Technology Museum in the State capital hosts working, participatory models of science and electronics. The Sky Theater at Priyadarshini planetarium is one of the best with shows on stars, planets and the Universe. The Calicut Planetarium in north Kerala also is a reputed science center.

The Archeological museum in Thrissur is well-known for the murals, temple models, manuscripts on dry palm leaves and figures and weapons of heroes of history.

Please Note: All museums in Kerala are closed on Mondays and National Holidays.