Cultural Museums in Thiruvananthapuram

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

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

Keralam – Museum of History & Heritage

History & Heritage Museum
Thiruvananthapuram District

Modern multimedia museum showcasing 5000 years of Kerala history through interactive displays, dioramas, and digital presentations covering the state's cultural evolution.

Key Attractions:
Interactive Displays Historical Timeline Cultural Dioramas
Year-round
12 km

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum

Royal Palace Museum
Thiruvananthapuram District

Magnificent 19th-century palace built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal featuring 122 wooden horse carvings, royal artifacts, paintings, and exquisite Kerala architecture.

Key Attractions:
Horse Carvings Royal Artifacts Traditional Paintings
October to March
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

Priyadarshini Planetarium

Planetarium & Space Museum
Thiruvananthapuram District

State-of-the-art planetarium offering immersive cosmic journeys, astronomy shows, and space science education with advanced projection systems and interactive space exhibits.

Key Attractions:
Digital Sky Shows Space Exhibits Astronomy Programs
Year-round
12 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