Museum Address
Fr Gabriel Zoology Museum, Department of Zoology, Sacred Heart College, Pandit Karuppan Road, Thevara
Museum website
http://www.shcollege.ac.in/Department/Zoology/Infrastructure
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
No
When was the museum established?
1952
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The department of Zoology Sacred Heart College, Thevara, also known as the SH College or Thevara College, maintains the magnificent Fr Gabriel Zoology Museum which opens a wide arena of knowledge for any life science enthusiast.
This spectacular museum was established in the year 1952, the same year as the establishment of the department, and has a collection of over 3,000 specimens. The museum is named after its founder, Padma Bhushan Fr Gabriel Chiramel, an Indian Syro-Malabar Catholic Roman Catholic priest, educationist, zoologist, author and social reformer, known for his services in the fields of education, health and human welfare.
The specimens on display were collected from India and abroad. The most notable specimens include duck-billed platypus, echidna (spiny anteater) and entire skeletons of a blue whale and an elephant. The department has five lecture halls and three well-equipped laboratories. There are also three full-fledged research laboratories. The department library has a collection of about 3,000 books relevant to the subject. The museum offers endless opportunity for research.
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
Yes
Conference/ Seminar hall
Yes
Who manages the museum?
Private Organization
Person-in-charge of the museum
Other
Reference Link
http://www.shcollege.ac.in/Department/Zoology/Infrastructure
What is the average duration to see the museum?
less than 1 hour
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
9.9392092417817, 76.295971870422
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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Creative and systematic display in the gallery | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Some of the sections inside the gallery | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Stuffed animals and corals | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Skeletal collection | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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A specimen of a leopard | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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A varied collection of corals | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Showcasing evolution | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Various exhibits in the museum gallery | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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A view from the gallery | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Stuffed opossum | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Embryos of different species and a skull on display | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Various types of exhibits | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Museum entrance | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Museum entrance | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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An elephant skeleton | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Museum exterior | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Captivating garden area of the eco-friendly campus | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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The greenery surrounding the museum | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
The best time of the day to visit the museum?
Can be fixed on prior consultation with the authorities
Interesting things about the Museum
Major attractions at the museum include the embryo of a two-headed goat and stuffed specimens of Himalayan bear, leopard, tortoise and crocodile. The museum is well maintained and has pleasant surroundings.
Most uninteresting aspect of the museum
Unfortunately, the museum is not disabled friendly.
b. Range of food items
Great
d. Cleanliness and Hygiene
Great
a. Helpfulness (guides, guards, curator, director)
Great
b. Approachability (curator, director)
Great
c. Washrooms
Above average
Description
The main aim of the programme is to encourage school students to explore the research possibilities in life sciences and appreciate and identify their talent in the area.
Quiz will be organised by the students of the department and conducted by the faculty.
Scholar’s talk: In addition, a talk by an expert in the field will be conducted.
Guided Tour: Participants will also be taken for a guided tour around the Zoology Museum of the department.
Intended Audience
Students of High School and Higher Secondary
Medium
Projector, Sound System and brochures. Prize for the winning participants also needs to be arranged
Title of the Experience
Zoology Quiz
Name of Museum Surveyor
Anjana Menon & Thejus Jo Puthussery
Designation
Head of the Department of Zoology
