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 Priyadarshini Museum
Priyadarshini Planetorium is one of the
most sophisticated and versatile planetaria in India.
This fabulous planetarium complex has a centrally air conditioned Sky
theatre of planetarium, Conference hall, Workshops, Sound - studio etc.
with a seating capacity of 184, Priyadarsini Planetarium is rated as one
of the best horizontal domed planetaria of global standards. Ambalavayal Museum
The Ambalavayal Heritage Museum is one of the best heritage museums of
Kerala. The museum boasts of one the largest collections of articles that
date back to 2nd century AD.
Near the Ambukuthi hill region is this heritage museum housing artifacts
and belongings of the various tribes of the land.
The exhibits here include rare 2nd century artefacts such as clay
sculptures, ancient hunting equipments like bows and arrows, stone weapons
and other curios. Krishnan Menon Museum
The Krishna Menon Museum houses a good collection of Paintings by Raja
Raja Varma and Raja Ravi Varma. A section is devoted to the Memorabilia of
the late V.K. Krishna Menon, former Indian Defence Minister and national
leader.
The section in honour of the great Indian leader V.K Krishna Menon has on
display the collection of personal belongings and souvenirs gifted by this
world leader. Kuthiramalika Museum
Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, a classic specimen of Kerala Architecture is
situated in 'Kuthiramalika'.
The palace, with its excellent carvings and amazing architectural designs,
is by itself a slice of heritage. The museum has a wide range of exhibits
representing the erstwhile state of Travancore.
The Kuthiramalika Palace was built by His Highness the Maharaja Swathi
Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore. The Palace museum adorned with
paintings and amusing collections of the erstwhile royal family. It is an
example of Travancore style of architecture.
Napier Museum
Symbol of architectural exuberance, perfectly blending
Chinese and Mughal styles with Kerala's traditional structural design. The
ethereal beauty to the structure was added with the magical brush up of
Chisholm, a 19th century architect.
Strips of blue and pink alternating with yellow and red, scalloped arches
of a banana yellow, elaborately carved balconies, red and white lattice
work and mock friezes make an engrossing ensemble.
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