Museum Address
Kerala Museum, Pathadipalam,
Edappally - 682 024
Museum website
http://www.keralamuseum.com/
When was the museum established?
1986
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Museum of Kerala Arts and History provides an amazing amalgamation between contemporary art and history of Kerala. It is divided into four sections: Kerala history, art gallery, doll collection, and miniature art gallery. The 'history of Kerala' section has 38 life-size tableaux portraying the history of Kerala from the times of its early inhabitants to the modern era. The doll collection boasts of 150 handcrafted dolls that represent different communities of India. The miniature gallery features reproductions of Indian miniature arts from the latter half of the 16th century. Finally, the art gallery shows artworks by famous Indian modern artists such as Raja Ravi Varma, Jamini Roy, works of the Bengal school, Shantiniketan, the Calcutta group, Progressive group, and contemporary artists from the 1970s onwards. The museum also has a visual art center which regularly holds exhibitions featuring contemporary artists.
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Any other facilities
Hall, amphitheatre, and exhibition space available on rent.
Conference/ Seminar hall
Yes
Who manages the museum?
Others
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
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Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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Kathakali figurines depicting a dance scene
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The first floor of the museum houses various tableaux and figurines
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The second floor houses depictions of multifarious dance and music forms, featuring figurines dressed in traditional attire
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Swathi Thirunal (1813-1846)
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The Devadasis of the 11th-14th century
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Foreign dolls are also featured in the Museum of Kerala Arts and History
Entry fee information
Adults: ₹150
Children: ₹50
Getting there
Nearest bus stops: Koonamthai bus stop, and University Junction bus stop.
Opening Days
Sunday
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