Heritage Museum

A treasure trove of Kerala's rich history and cultural heritage, the Heritage Museum in Thiruvananthapuram is a must-visit for history enthusiasts.

Currency

INR (₹)

Best time to visit

November to February

Languages

Malayalam · English

Coordinates

8.487°, 76.956°

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1The museum houses over 8000 artifacts, including bronze sculptures, paintings, and traditional Kerala art forms.
2It is home to the world's largest collection of historic Kerala maps.
3The museum complex also includes a temple art gallery and a natural history museum.

1855: The museum was established as the Kerala State Museum.
1938: It was renamed as the Napier Museum after the then Governor of Madras, Arthur Lawley, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala.
1980: The museum was shifted to its current location in the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo campus.