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Located in the heart of Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, Napier Museum is an architecture masterpiece of all time. The original edifice of the Napier Museum in Trivandrum was erected long back in 1855. The present structure of the museum dates back to 1874. The Napier Museum in Trivandrum displays a unique combination of authentic Kerala style of architecture added with Chinese and Mughal touch. Mr. Chisoln, an architect famed for its innovative architectural design, planned the present architectural style of the Napier Museum in Trivandrum . This legendary museum was named as Napier Museum in Trivandrum in order to show honor to the erstwhile Governor of Madras presidency, Lord Napier. Roof of the Napier Museum in Trivandrum was designed in gothic style. The minarets add to its grandeur. The naturally air-conditioned building of the Napier Museum in Trivandrum features a rich collection of ivory sculptures, bronze made idols, ancient ornaments, many other archeological and historical hand made products. The artifacts preserved in the Napier Museum in Trivandrum date back to 12 th century. The 15 th century woodcarvings displayed within the Napier Museum in Trivandrum will leave you in awe. The museum also houses a fabulously designed temple chariot. The intricate works on the jewellery items, traditional musical instruments and the model of the Guruvayur temple remind you of India's glorious past. The eastern side of the Napier Museum in Trivandrum has been designed as Natural History Museum. The traditional residence of the noted Nayar warrior family is kept inside this Natural History Museum in Trivandrum. The carefully preserved wood and stucco house will surely add to your pleasure. Napier Museum remains open to its to its visitors from 10:00 am to 4:45 pm (Tuesday to Sunday). The timing is different on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm. If you are on a trip to Trivandrum, you cannot afford to miss the museums in Trivandrum city.
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