City: Kerala
Top Things to do in Kerala
The 10 Best Museums in Kerala, India
Kerala (/ˈkɛrələ/), called Keralam in Malayalam (where Kerala is the adjectival form), is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 following the States Reorganisation Act by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km (15,005 sq mi), it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in the state. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
Restaurants in Kerala
1. Angadipetty -Kerala Ayurveda Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Kerala Ayurveda Tourism Educational Resource (KRATER) is a new initiative to provide authentic scientific awareness to common people who are in search of the true spirit and richness of Ayurveda. Its objective conceptualization leads to the establishment of Kerala Ayurveda Museum as Angadipetty, the registered trade mark under Trade Marks Registry, Government of India.
2. Strings Museum
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Experience centuries of creativity and craftsmanship, with fine instruments and objects that have inspired music-making from the earlier century to the present day. Strings Museum is a platform for art, music lovers which conserves instruments from various countries spanning many centuries. The museum presents regular lecture-recitals and workshops by talented instrumental musicians.
3. Sunil's Wax Museum
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Sunil's Wax Museum is the First and Only wax museum in kerala. we can take photos/selfie with wax models. It exhibits 30 life size wax statues of famous personalities. must watch!!
Reviewed By arindammullick100 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Some of the characters look so real.... even height and appearances have been taken good care of....... 20-30 minutes are enough to spend and enjoy the Arts... there is a entry fee of Rs.100/- per head
4. Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace
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4.5 based on 220 reviews
The palace museum displays exquisite wood carvings, paintings and various royal collections.
Reviewed By saceshkar - New Delhi, India
Situated near to padmanabhaswamy temple. 122 horses are carved into wooden wall brackets. Enjoyed the barefoot walk
5. Shri Chitra Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By PNS-67 - Hyderabad, India
The paintings are thematic, lively and capturing. You can experience the richness of Kerala and its culture. Very detailed. and A feast for the eyes and brain. Pls try to spend whole day,
6. Kerala Folklore Museum
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4.5 based on 1,093 reviews
Folklore Museum aims to provide art education to the students and helping to provide visual and academic knowledge to the art lovers, researchers and travelers from all over the world. Folklore museum is the only architectural museum in Kerala and the treasure trove of stone, wood and bronze sculptures, ancient terracotta, stone Age objects, jewellery, paintings, oil lamps, musical instruments, tribal and folk art, wood works, utensils, masks and traditional art forms etc. these are around 4000 artifacts from tiny to large size on display. This ethnic museum is the essence of the life and culture of the common man over the past 1000 years.
Reviewed By EGL0
An almost bewildering private collection of (in the main) high end cultural artefacts from musical instruments to Theyyam masks and costumes to oil paintings to puppets to antique Keralan front doors, well displayed and maintained over 3 floors in a glorious traditional Keralan teak building. Courteous, knowledgeable staff. 100R entrance + 100R for use of a snapshot camera. Slightly haphazard labelling of exhibits but fine for me - would have been overwhelming otherwise Glorious theatre on the top floor with a coffered wooden ceiling embellished with beautifully detailed paintings depicting Hindu deities and scenes from the Hindu epics. Small cafe adjoining. A "must see" for anyone interested in the culture / ethnography of Kerala. There is a shop but the sales staff are not pushy in any way.
7. Bay Island Driftwood Museum
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Rocky8349
Please dont go by the word Museum. This is a very unique place run by a Unique lady. Her passion towards her collection will make you stay there longer. There are some unbelievable creations of Mother Nature. Please do come and Visit.
8. Nilambur Teak Museum
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By emmurali - Thrissur, India
If you would like to know all about Teak, the most coveted of all timbers of the world, visit the Teak Museum dedicated to the tree. Set in the green campus of the Sub centre of the Kerala Forest Research Institute at Nilambur with the Biodiversity Nature Park behind it, the visit is all set to be captivating and informative for all especially those with an interest in nature. The history of teak plantations which was pioneered in Nilambur in the later 1800s and the current practices in its cultivation, harvesting and use, the scientific research being carried out in the country etc are conveyed to the visitor in the different bays on two floors of the Museum. There is an entrance fee and you will be required to remove footwear and avoid photography. You can buy souveniers the Museum shop near the Gate. Ample parking is available as well as a Cafeteria within the campus. Remember to visit the Bioresources Park with a well manucured garden and plant collections arranged by groups. A treasure trove for botany students.
9. Kerala Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By RatheeshRNath - Kochi (Cochin), India
Kerala Museum My visit to Madavan Nayyar Museum Edappally Cochin We always like something far away from us and never see what is near to you. This is what I felt when I visited Madavan Nayyar museum last day with family. I was on a vacation mood and wanted to show something new to my 6 year old child and was not in a mood to drive too long. After all research I decided to take him to the Kerala museum which is just 10km from my home, though I never visited. I always thought its just an art gallery. On visiting the museum I felt guilty about myself for not visiting this place during these years especially when am a cochin based tour operator. I shall pen down what I felt in this serene place. My and my wife with our 6 year old son went to this place where we purchased ticket for Rs. 150 per adult. The person at counter explained us to visit art doll gallery, art gallery and then to the audio visual studio to understand the history of Kerala. We though it would take just half hour to finish the visit and planned to visit an authentic in cochin for lunch, it was 12 noon. On entering the museum we were guided towards doll museum which was one of the main attractions. This doll museum has many dolls show cased with dolls of 2 feet height wearing ethnical dress of most of the states in India as well with main art form of that state. This small museum was enough for us to explain our son that we have 29 states in India and all states follow different culture, art forms and the authentic dress they wear. He was so amazed to see this vast culture and heritage of our nation. It was very easy for us to explain as all these were displayed with proper illustration and the way it was placed really require appreciation. Though he hesitated to come out we then went to the art gallery where original pictures of Raja Ravi Verma and many artists were displayed in proper order which are kept the way it should be. This is a place any artist should visit and is memorable to have good time at this place. The staff were courtesy enough to explain and is very well maintained. The third and last to visit is the gem in this museum, the audio visual of history of Kerala. At this place entire Kerala history was sculptured and a live demonstration was made using recorded audio in English or in Malayalam. From the era of Raja rule to democracy was portrayed in an order any one can understand easily. This half hour show gave lights on the history of Kerala with names of rulers and main legends behind the history of Kerala. Even though we were hungry we spent almost 1 and half hour in this place and is inspired by the way knowledge is arranged in this place. I would recommend all to visit this place atleast once and educate your children on what has been portrayed.
10. David Hall Gallery & Cafe
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4.5 based on 168 reviews
David Hall is a beautiful old Dutch bungalow that has been restored and has taken on a new life as a cultural centre with a gallery for contemporary art, with a focus on providing a platform for young artists. With its café serving authentic thin crust pizzas, delicious bites and beverages; and a space for performing arts, the historic building could be an inspiring, vibrant meeting place for fresh talent and lovers of art.
Reviewed By alittlebitofcaro - Bengaluru, India
If you're in Fort Kochi for the Biennale, then David Hall is one place you should not miss. It is one of the exhibit venues for the biennale and a very beautiful one indeed. I visited David Hall for the biennale, but ended up falling in love with their cafe and spending more time that I had planned on staying. They have a beautiful outdoor cafe, with a vertical garden and greenery all around. There is a changing special menu that is displayed on the board and the pizzas here are an absolute must try item.
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