14 Museums to Explore in Kerala
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Kerala, known by the tagline “God’s Own Country” is a coastal state in the south western region of India. The state is bordered by a number of beaches in the west, covered by hills of Western Ghats on the east, and filled with backwaters. #GodsOwnCountry
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Museums to Explore in Kerala
One of the largest collection of artefacts in Kerala is housed in the museum.
Arakkal Museum (also known as Arakkal Kettu/ Arakkal Palace) was the residence of the former Arakkal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim royal family of Kerala. The museum is located in Ayikkara Mapila Bay, about three kilometres from Kannur Town of Kerala State in Southern India. The museum now displays numerous artefacts and ornaments belonging to the Rajas and it is protected by Archeological and Tourism Departments.
The largest museum in Kerala and the former residence of the Cochin King.
Witness tamed elephants, their daily life and the ways of training them at Konni Elephant Training Centre.
18th century palace standing as a prime example of traditional Kerala Architecture.
The former residence of Travancore King Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma. Known for its architecture and its museum storing unique exhibits
The palace built by the Portuguese, renovated by the Dutch and now housing an archeological museum
One of the best museums to visit in Kerala. It consists of three galleries- the Museum of Kerala History, the Dolls Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art, showing different aspects of Kerala's culture and history.
An architecturally impressive museum building, housing many exhibits from 8th to 18th century.
Nilambur Teak Museum is located in the Malappuram district of Kerala State in Southern India. The museum was established in 1995 on the campus of Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) and it houses the historical, aesthetic, and scientific treasures related to teak.
The church locally called Puthanpalli and is the tallest church in India and third tallest church in Asia. A big tower located at its rear called bible tower having many paintings and nice bible museum.
The memorial of Pazhassi Raja, the lion of Kerala.
The home and resting place of Shakthan Thampuran, the King of Cochin Dynasty
One of the oldest zoos in the country, and is home to a wide variety of animals, reptiles, and birds. The zoo compound includes a natural history museum and an art museum that showcase the social and cultural heritage of the region.