City: Kerala
Top Things to do in Kerala
Top 10 Specialty 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
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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. 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.
6. 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.
7. Kuthiramalika Palace Museum
8. Catholic Art Museum
9. Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By philipsX2654AP
History of Ayurveda and descriptions of various techniques. Makes use of some modern video techniques alongside traditional exhibits. Guide very informative.
10. Discs & Machines - Sunny's Gramophone Museum
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
A collection of more than 100 000 gramophone Records of various materials like shellac, vinyl, paper, alumunium; cylinder records, wire records, Various types of tape records, Laser Disc,CD, various types of Floppy discs , films etc in the Records Archive. The history of recording sound from the experiments of Edward Leon Scott in the 1850s to the present day is show cased. In between this, visitors will meet Charles Cross who first put forth the idea of recording and reproduction of sound, Thomas Alva Edison who recorded and reproduced sound for the first time, Charles Sumner Tainter who pioneered in the commercial production of recording machine and Emile Berliner who invented Gramophone Record and the most successful material for making good quality records. In the Museum, there are more than 260 gramophones, record players, Phonographs, wire recorders,tape recorders, laser players, early period sewing machines and musical instruments. Additional attractions are antique items, vintage cars and bikes and the art works of the owner in wood and cement concrete.
