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Given here is information on the Museum of Kerala History of Cochin/Kochi.


Museum of Kerala History

Location: 10 kilometers from Ernakulam
Main Attractions: Two hundred-year-old specimens of Indian art that includes paintings and sculptures

Museum of Kerala History CochinThe Museum of Kerala History is located around 10 kilometers from ernakulam, Cochin. The best place to have a quick glimpse of the past of God's own country would be Kerala history museum of Kochi. In the entrance, you will find the statue of the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, sage Parashuram. He is the one who is said to have retrieved the state of Kerala from the sea. There are life size statues and sculptures that vividly illustrate the important landmarks in our civilization right from the Stone Age to the modern times. In Cochin, the museum of Kerala history is a must visit for anyone who is interested in knowing how the rich culture and tradition of Kerala evolved and is still very much present in the modern times.

The museum is famous for its light and sound show in which the 2000-year-old history of Kerala comes to life in its entire splendor. The show lasts for an hour in which the entire history and the makers of Kerala come alive in dazzling displays along with scintillating background music. The show is a hit among kids and adults alike. You can see the diverse cultural and traditional heritage of Kerala come to know about many other interesting facts about this beautiful place. This museum is also known as Madhavan Nayar Foundation.

How to Reach Museum of Kerala History

By Air
Airports at Trivandrum and Cochin are the best bet to reach Ernakulam from where the museum is easily accessible.

By Rail
There are three main railway junctions at Ernakulam town, Cochin harbor and Ernakulam junction. Once here, you can hire local transport and reach the museum.

By Road
Ernakulam, Cochin is well connected by a wide network of roads and is easily accessible.