Cultural Museums of Kerala

Hill Palace Museum

Archaeological Museum
Ernakulam District

Largest archaeological museum in Kerala, housed in the former palace of Cochin royal family with extensive collections.

Key Attractions:
Royal Artifacts Archaeological Finds Deer Park
October to March
215 km

Folklore Museum

Cultural Museum
Ernakulam District

Unique museum dedicated to Kerala's folk traditions, displaying traditional costumes, artifacts, and cultural implements.

Key Attractions:
Traditional Costumes Folk Artifacts Cultural Displays
Year Round
220 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

Teak Museum

Forestry & Natural History Museum
Malappuram District

Unique museum in Nilambur showcasing teak cultivation, forestry heritage, timber industry history, and the world's first teak plantation established in 1844.

Key Attractions:
Teak History Gallery Forestry Exhibits Timber Industry
October to March
380 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

Krishna Menon Museum

Political Heritage Museum
Kozhikode District

Museum honoring V.K. Krishna Menon, featuring his political legacy, diplomatic career, personal collections, and contributions to India's independence and foreign policy.

Key Attractions:
Political Legacy Diplomatic History Personal Collections
Year-round
465 km

Science Planetarium Calicut

Science & Planetarium Museum
Kozhikode District

Modern science museum and planetarium offering interactive exhibits, astronomy shows, space science education, and hands-on learning experiences in various scientific fields.

Key Attractions:
Interactive Science Exhibits Planetarium Shows Space Science Gallery
Year-round
460 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