Glimpses of Kerala
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Hill Palace Museum

Located at a distance of 10 kilometers from Kochi, Hill Palace,Hill Palace, Thripunithara the official residence of the Kochi Royal Family was built in 1865. Consisting of 49 buildings, the palace is built in the Traditional Architectural Style of Kerala and is surrounded by 52 acres of terraced land.

Exhibited inside the thirteen galleries are oil paintings, 19th century Paintings, Murals, sculptures in stone and plaster of Paris, manuscripts, inscriptions, coins, belongings of the Kochi Royal Family, Paliathachan's gallery and royal furniture including the 'Simhasana' (the throne or the king's chair).

There are on display 200 antique pieces of pottery and ceramic vases from China and Japan, Kudalkall, tomb stone 'thoppikkallu', hood stone 'menhirs' in granite and Literate memorials, rock cut caves belonging to the early iron, age wooden temple models.


The Krishna Menon Museum

The Krishna Menon Museum houses a good collection of Paintings by Raja Raja Varma and Raja Ravi Varma. A section is devoted to the Memorabilia of the late V.K. Krishna Menon, former Indian Defence Minister and national leader.

The section in honour of the great Indian leader V.K Krishna Menon has on display the collection of personal belongings and souvenirs gifted by this world leader.Adjacent to the Pazhassi Raja Museum, Kozhikode (Calicut).

Museum of Kerala History

8 kms away from Ernakulam situated at Edappally, this museum is a treasure house Museum of Kerala History of important scenes of Kerala history from Neolithic age to Modern age. Apart from this, various famous paintings are also exhibited here. There is an excellent narration of Kerala history in the past 2000 years.

It presents one-hour light and sound spectacles of life-size sculptures in concrete, of the makers of Kerala history, together with the background music and commentary with glimpses of the vastness and diversity of Kerala's history over the centuries.

Archeological Museum

Several relics and heirlooms of archeological importance are protected in this museum which is situated beside the Town Hall road.

Ambalavayal Museum

The Ambalavayal Heritage Museum is one of the best heritage museums of Kerala. The museum boasts of one the largest collections of articles that date back to 2nd century AD.

Near the Ambukuthi hill region is this heritage museum housing artifacts and belongings of the various tribes of the land.

The exhibits here include rare 2nd century artefacts such as clay sculptures, ancient hunting equipments like bows and arrows, stone weapons and other curios.

Pazhassiraja Museum

The Pazhassi Raja Museum located in the midst of Kozhikode town has a huge Pazhassiraja Museum collection of mural paintings, old coins and miniature form of temples.

The museum is under the surveillance of the Archaeological Deparment of the State. The museum and the art gallery are named after the great Pazhassiraja Kerala Varma of the Padinjare Kovilakom of the Kottayam Royal Family.

In the art gallery close to the Pazhassi Raja Museum, most of the paintings are those of Raja Ravivarma.

Science & Technology Museum

The Science and Technology Museum, situated in Thiruvananthapuram was established with the prime objective of setting up of galleries with working or animated and participatory type of exhibits, on all disciplines of Science and Technology.

The exhibits at the museum are related to science, technology and electronics. The museum mainly satisfies the curiosities of high school students interested in Science subjects. The Planetarium has 40-minute science-related shows in English at noon daily.

Near the Ambukuthi hill region is this heritage museum housing artifacts and belongings of the various tribes of the land.

The Observatory is situated at one of the highest points in the city near the Museum complex, opposite the Kanakakkunnu Palace. The observatory situated at an altitude of 60 m above sea level affords a bird's eye view of the city.

Kuthiramalika Museum

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, a classic specimen of Kerala Architecture is situated in 'Kuthiramalika'.Kuthiramalika Museum

The palace, with its excellent carvings and amazing architectural designs, is by itself a slice of heritage. The museum has a wide range of exhibits representing the erstwhile state of Travancore.

Napier Museum

An architectural splendour, the Napier Museum combines traditional Kerala style with the Chinese and Mughal influences much evident in its architecture.

The 19th century English architect, Chisholm, designed the building, which houses a rare collection of archaoelogical and historical artifacts.

Sree Chitra Arts Gallery

Located in the Napier Museum grounds, Sree Chitra Art Gallery displays select Paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali.

Art Museum -Trissur

The art museum at Thrissur is a treat for the connoisseur of art. Good collection of woodcarvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewellery are preserved here.