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NAPIER MUSEUM

Nanthancodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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In the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city lies the great Napier Museum and the Natural History Museum in the Museum compound, close to the Zoological park. Built in the 19th century, it has its own natural air conditioning system. It contains a host of historical artefacts including bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. People are especially impressed by the Japanese shadow play leather that is used to depict the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Suggested time duration

3 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

August to March

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
  • Don't touch the articafts.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
10:00 AM 04:30 PM 10 5
  • Monday is Holiday

Other Fee's

  • 25/- for Family Ticket (Father, Mother & Two Children)
  • 100/- for Group (35 Students & Two Teachers)
  • 150/- for Car Parking

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Thampanoor Bus Stand
2.7 KM 0471-2471011
Thiruvananthapuram Central
3 KM 139
Trivandrum International Airport
5.3 KM 0471-2702600

What to Carry

  • Carry water bottle.

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants

Parking

Parking is available for 5 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Peroorkada 4.2 KM

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NAPIER MUSEUM

Napier Museum, LMS Vellayambalam Road, near Museum Junction, Kanaka Nagar, Nanthancodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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