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Best History Museums in Thiruvananthapuram "Best History Museums in Thiruvananthapuram" Created By: Cityseeker 7 Locations Bookmarked Puthenmalika Palace Museum "Historical Museum" Built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the Puthen Malika Palace Museum or Kuthira Malika Palace Museum is one of the most beautiful sights in the city. It will give you a glimpse of Kerala's past which is a symbol of honor and glory. The museum holds exquisite items and artifacts that once belonged to the Travancore royal family. The architectural valor of the palace, reflecting the Travancore style architecture, will take your breath away. Located in one of the most historic parts of the city with Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to its west, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum is a must-visit! +91 471 247 3952 www.keralatourism.org/destination/ Westfort Road, Enchakkal, kuthiramalika-palace-east-fort/58 Thiruvananthapuram Keralam Museum of History and Heritage "Preserved Glory" A historical-ancestral museum called 'Kerala', managed by the Department of Tourism is located next to the Park View Building in Vellayambalam. The Keralam Museum of History and Heritage showcases an elaborate collection of articles and photographs describing the cultural evolution of Kerala. The display includes a wide array of paintings, sculptures and photographs. There are also multimedia installations that elaborately tell the story of the heritage and traditions of the state. The museum also has a seminar hall and a museum shop inside the complex. Located near the corporation building, this museum is definitely worthy of spending some time. Note: Prices for non Indians differ. +91 9567019037 www.museumkeralam.org [email protected] LMS Vellayabalam Road, / Thiruvananthapuram Natural History Museum "A Riveting Museum" Located next to the Napier Museum, the Natural History Museum is a must visit especially if you are touring Thiruvananthapuram with little ones. Inaugurated in 1885, this museum is home to interesting, ethnographic and natural paraphernalia, most of which belongs to General Cullen's very own collection. From skeletons to taxidermy and by Ashcoounter everything in between is on display here, along with detailed descriptions to enhance your knowledge. The museum is very well curated and systematically arranged in order to make the entire tour quite self- explanatory. For those with a deeper interest in studying man's social evolution, they should explore the museum's Ethnology Gallery for insights. +91 471 232 1132 (Tourist Information) LMS Vellayambalam Road, East of Napier Museum, Thiruvananthapuram Napier Museum "South India Museum" Named after the former Madras governor Lord Napier, the museum is an architecturally well-planned structure under the supervision of the architect, Chisholm. Built during the reign of the Travancore dynasty, Napier Museum displays fine art works and rare archaeological artifacts that include ancient ivory carvings. Other exhibits include stone carvings, by Mohanraj Kolathapilly antique jewelry and ornaments. The 19th-Century marvel with an Indo- Saracenic style is particularly impressive to history buffs. Also, within the same museum compound, is an art gallery and a zoo, which is also worth a visit. +91 471 231 8294 www.keralatourism.org/destination/ LMS Vellayambalam Road, Opposite napier-museum- PWD Building, Thiruvananthapuram thiruvananthapuram/327 Sree Chitra Enclave "History of the Kingdom" Inaugurated on November 12, 1993, Sree Chitra Enclave is a museum dedicated in memory of the last king of the erstwhile Travancore dynasty, Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma. This museum is located inside the museum complex and comprises historically important artifacts such as the royal chariot used by the king, and personal artifacts such as swords, coins, stamps and medals. Also displayed are 14 murals painted by famous artists which highlights the geographical and socio-cultural evolution of the Travancore dynasty throughout its existence. This enclave serves as a fine tribute to the Travancore dynasty. www.keralatourism.org/destination/sree-chithra- LMS Vellayambalam Road, Museum Complex, enclave-thiruvananthpuram/91 Thiruvananthapuram Numismatics Museum "Huge Collection of Ancient Coins" The only Numismatics Museum established by the Department of Archaeology in Kerala, this museum has a collection of historical and valuable collection of coins acquired from across the world. It is located on the ground floor of the Koyikkal Palace and inside the rooms of the historic palace comprising coins that once belonged to Indian dynasties by Ashcoounter such as the Nizam of Hyderabad, Tipu Sultan and the Gwalior royal family. Among the prized possessions of the museum are the oldest Indian coins that are identified as 'Karsha' - minted 2,500 years ago and more than 300 coins belonging to the Roman dynasty with faces of the Roman gods and rulers minted on it. Nedumangad Town Road, Koyikkal Palace, Thiruvananthapuram Folklore Museum "Ancient Artifacts of the Royal Family" The Folklore Museum is situated on the upper floor of the Koyikkal Palace which was once occupied by the Queen Umayamma Rani of Venad Royal Family in 17th Century. Established by the Department of Archaeology in 1992, this museum comprises an extensive collection of musical instruments, household equipment and some of the rare artifacts such as Chandravalayam and Nanthuni which is a string instrument made of wood. Besides, brass and copper-wares as well as ornaments and dresses belonging to the royal family are also preserved inside this museum. +91 472 281 2136 www.keralatourism.org/destination/ Nedumangad Town Road, Koyikkal destination.php?id=31 Palace, Thiruvananthapuram JOIN US AT: cityseeker.com TERMS & CONDITIONS | PRIVACY POLICY | API | CONTACT US | Copyright (C) 2019 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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