Cultural Museums of Kerala

Napier Museum

Art & Natural History Museum
Thiruvananthapuram District

Indo-Saracenic architectural marvel housing rare collections of archaeological artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, temple chariots, and ivory carvings representing Kerala's rich cultural heritage.

Key Attractions:
Bronze Gallery Kerala Chariots Ivory Carvings
October to March
8 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

Koyikkal Folklore & Numismatics Museum

Folklore & Numismatics Museum
Thiruvananthapuram District

Unique museum preserving Kerala folklore traditions, tribal art, ancient coins, and rural heritage through authentic displays of traditional lifestyles and cultural practices.

Key Attractions:
Folklore Displays Ancient Coins Tribal Art
October to March
45 km

Police Museum

Law Enforcement Museum
Kollam District

Fascinating museum showcasing the history of Kerala Police, vintage uniforms, weapons, communication equipment, and crime investigation techniques across different eras.

Key Attractions:
Police History Vintage Uniforms Communication Equipment
Year-round
70 km

Archaeological Museum

Archaeological Museum
Thrissur District

Premier archaeological museum showcasing Kerala's ancient history through stone sculptures, megalithic artifacts, historical inscriptions, and archaeological findings from across the state.

Key Attractions:
Stone Sculptures Megalithic Artifacts Ancient Inscriptions
Year-round
300 km

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum

Traditional Medicine Museum
Thrissur District

Specialized museum dedicated to Ayurvedic medicine, featuring traditional healing methods, medicinal plants, ancient texts, and the evolution of Kerala's Ayurvedic practices.

Key Attractions:
Medicinal Plant Gallery Ancient Texts Traditional Tools
Year-round
295 km

Tipu Sultan Fort Museum

Historical Fort Museum
Palakkad District

Historical museum within Tipu Sultan's fort showcasing 18th-century military architecture, weapons, historical documents, and the Mysore rule period in Kerala.

Key Attractions:
Fort Architecture Historical Weapons Military Artifacts
October to March
345 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

Malik Deenar Islamic Museum

Islamic Heritage Museum
Kasaragod District

Islamic heritage museum dedicated to Malik Ibn Deenar, showcasing early Islamic influence in Kerala, religious artifacts, manuscripts, and the spread of Islam in Malabar.

Key Attractions:
Islamic Artifacts Religious Manuscripts Historical Documents
Year-round
590 km