Museums in Trivandrum

Museums in Trivandrum

The city of Trivandrum offers enough to explore. It is one of those Indian cities that still preserves the true flavor of its glorious past. Besides its endless array of natural treasures, this capital city of Kerala is home to numerous churches, museums, temples and historical palaces. The museums in Trivandrum city attract a great deal of attention from tourists visiting this ancient city in south India.

Napier Museum in Trivandrum is one of the most fascinating museums in Trivandrum city. The architecture of this museum reflects a rare combination of traditional Kerala style intermingled with Chinese, English and Mughal features. The exhibits of the museum include the priceless metal carvings, ornaments and many other archeological products of 12th and 15th century.

Natural History Museum in Trivandrum is well known for its ethnographic collection. The personal collections of General Cullen are preserved in this museum. It is one of those museums in Trivandrum, which comes with numerous galleries and a specially designed laboratory.

Kerala State Science and Technology Museum in Trivandrum is one of the most fabulously designed museums in Trivandrum city. This museum was built to promote the appreciation of science and technology among the common people of our nation.

Sri Chitra Art Gallery in Trivandrum has a wonderful collection of ancient and modern Indian art. The bright colors and intricate stone works of the Rajasthani, Mughal and Rajput paintings will leave you in awe. The artistic creations of Raja Ravi Verma are the most fabulous exhibits of this museum. Sri Chitra Art Gallery in Trivandrum also offers a rich collection of Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese art.

Chacha Nehru Children's Museum in Trivandrum offers a good collection of dolls from across the world.

Among the other museums of Trivandrum, Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace Museum in Trivandrum is worth viewing. Established by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, this museum mainly features the collections of Travancore's imperial family.

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