Museums in Kerala

Museums are storehouses of not just our history but also a treasure trove of information regarding the various events and mechanisms that led us to this point in time. They have with them teachings, information and even warnings at times which are of great significance to the future generations. We can learn and observe from those who carved out a place in history. The relics contained inside museums stand testament to the progress we have made over the ages and the direction we're heading in. Our museums have been well-maintained and equipped with certified guides to ensure a seamless and scholarly experience at every single one of them. From Heritage Museums, to Art Museums to niche Museums that catalogue a specific topic, we have safeguarded these testimonials with the best possible efforts and resources. You will find linked the pages that provide information on some of the best museums open to the public in Kerala.

Arakkal Kettu Museum

Kannur’s rich and vibrant landscape is host to the great Arakkal Kettu Museum, former residence of the only Muslim Royal Family in Kerala, the Arakkal Ali Rajas. Step inside this beautiful architectural marvel and be transported to a different era, with heirlooms and artefacts of their rein adorning the entire building.

The museum exhibits artefacts and heirlooms of the royal family which includes the family seal, the pathayam (the wooden box in which grain was stored), document box and so on. The royal copies of the Holy Quran, an old-fashioned telephone, swords and daggers used by the rulers, and a telescope are also on display. 


Apart from these, there are exhibits that stand as testimonies to the Arakkal rulers’ relationship with European colonial powers as well as those relating to their maritime activities and monopoly on spice trade.  

It is a must visit site in the district, as it helps one gain an understanding of the cultural diversity that helped shape its current form.

The museum is closed on Mondays. 

For Details, Contact : Ph.: +91 94460 17949

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kannur, about 3 km away

Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 117 km away

Location

Latitude: 11.859959, Longitude: 75.377405