Cultural Museums of Kerala

Kerala Museum

State Museum
Thiruvananthapuram District

Premier museum of Kerala showcasing the state's rich cultural heritage, ancient artifacts, and artistic treasures.

Key Attractions:
Ancient Sculptures Bronze Gallery Numismatic Collection
Year Round
5 km

Kerala Science & Technology Museum

Science & Technology Museum
Thiruvananthapuram District

Interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits covering physics, chemistry, biology, space science, and emerging technologies designed for scientific education and exploration.

Key Attractions:
Interactive Exhibits Science Demonstrations Technology Displays
Year-round
15 km

Sasthamcotta Lake Museum

Lake Ecology Museum
Kollam District

Environmental museum dedicated to freshwater lake ecology, aquatic biodiversity, conservation efforts, and the unique ecosystem of Kerala's largest freshwater lake.

Key Attractions:
Lake Ecology Displays Aquatic Life Models Conservation Gallery
October to March
65 km

Thrissur State Museum & Zoo

Natural History & Zoo Museum
Thrissur District

Combined museum and zoo featuring natural history exhibits, wildlife conservation displays, botanical collections, and live animal exhibits in a heritage setting.

Key Attractions:
Natural History Gallery Wildlife Exhibits Botanical Collection
October to March
305 km

Mappila Heritage Museum

Cultural Heritage Museum
Malappuram District

Cultural museum preserving Mappila community traditions, featuring traditional art, music, literature, cuisine, and the unique Indo-Arab cultural synthesis of Malappuram.

Key Attractions:
Mappila Art Traditional Music Cultural Artifacts
Year-round
370 km

Pazhassiraja Museum

Historical Museum
Kozhikode District

Museum dedicated to Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, showcasing the freedom struggle, historical artifacts, weapons, and the heroic resistance against British colonial rule.

Key Attractions:
Historical Weapons Freedom Struggle Gallery Ancient Artifacts
October to March
470 km

Ambalavayal Heritage Museum

Tribal Heritage Museum
Wayanad District

Heritage museum showcasing Wayanad's tribal culture, traditional lifestyle, ancient artifacts, cave paintings, and the indigenous communities of the Western Ghats.

Key Attractions:
Tribal Artifacts Cave Paintings Traditional Tools
October to March
450 km

Arakkal Kettu Museum

Royal Heritage Museum
Kannur District

Historic palace museum of the Arakkal family, Kerala's only Muslim royal family, showcasing royal artifacts, traditional architecture, and maritime trading heritage.

Key Attractions:
Royal Artifacts Palace Architecture Maritime Heritage
October to March
520 km

St. Angelo Fort Museum

Colonial Fort Museum
Kannur District

Historical fort museum showcasing Portuguese colonial architecture, military history, coastal defense systems, and the strategic importance of Kannur in maritime trade.

Key Attractions:
Fort Architecture Military History Colonial Artifacts
October to March
515 km