Museums of Kerala
Government Museum
Founded in 1857 the museum is located within a spacious park and zoological
garden.
The art collection covers aspects of Kerala's rich heritage, especially stone,
wood and bronze sculpture. Over the centuries Kerala developed a unique style
of craftsmanship in the visual and performing arts. The Bronze Gallery displays
the special characteristics of bronzes from Kerala which were distinct from
the ones from Tamil Nadu. Though the bronzes may date to the same period, they
are shorter and stockier, with squarish jaws, sharp eyes and nose. The images
also tend to be more ornate with elaborate jewellery and clothing. The 9th century
Vishnu Srinivasa is one of the oldest pieces. However, the later figures of
the Notoraja, numerous devis and other deities follow similar patterns of ornamentation.
Temples in Kerala are traditionally embellished with wooden sculpture. The displayed
wooden beams, pillars, brackets are some of the most interesting features of
temple architecture. The museum also displays richly carved wooden chariots
which were used for temple processions to carry the deity.
Government Museum
Thiruvananthapuram
Timing: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
Open on all days of the week except government holidays.
KERALA MUSUEMS:
»
Government Museum
»
Sri Chitra Art Gallery
»
State Museum and Zoo
»
Art Gallery and Krishna Menon
Museum
»
Chacha Nehru Children's Museum
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