Cultural Museums in Kannur

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

Chirakkal Folklore Museum

Folklore & Cultural Museum
Kannur District

Cultural museum preserving North Kerala folklore, traditional art forms like Theyyam, ritual objects, folk traditions, and the cultural heritage of Malabar region.

Key Attractions:
Theyyam Artifacts Folk Art Collection Ritual Objects
October to March
510 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