Pazhassi Raja Museum And Art Gallery, Kozhikode
| Location | Kendriya Vidyalaya Rd, East Hill, Kozhikode, Kerala, Kozhikode (Map 📍) |
| Entry Fee / Ticket Price | Adult - ₹25/-, Camera charge - ₹15/- (per camera) |
| Opening & Closing Time | The Pazhassi Raja Museum opening and closing timing in morning 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM & 02:00 PM – 02:00 PM |
| Opening & Closing Days | The Pazhassi Raja Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday in a week, Closed on every Monday. |
| Place Type | Art Galleries & Museum, Museum and Gallery |
| Place visit with | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February, March |
| Official Website | https://kozhikode.nic.in/en/tourist-place/pazhassi-raja-museum-art-gallery/ 🔗 |
| Nearest Metro Station |
About Pazhassi Raja Museum And Art Gallery
Pazhassi Raja Archaeological Museum is a museum and art gallery located in Kozhikode, Kerala. The museum building was constructed in 1812 and was then known as East Hill Bungalow. The museum is managed by the State Archaeological Department and houses megalithic monuments like frescoes, ancient bronzes, ancient coins, models of temples, parasol stones, dolmenoid cysts (quadrangular burial chambers with capstones) and so on. The museum also houses a collection of war weapons used by British soldiers and the official caps of British and French soldiers.
Interesting facts about Pazhassi Raja Museum And Art Gallery
- The museum's special collection includes Panchaloha figurines and stone figurines described as 'war heroes'.
- It is an ultimate destination for historians and lovers of art and literature.
- It also throws light on the origin of Malayalam language and the deities worshiped during that era.
- The museum building is 200 years old and has been constructed in the Kerala architectural style.
- In the verandah surrounding the central hall, one can see the specimens of some of the temples of the state and the palanquin of the Maharaja of Cochin.
How to reach Pazhassi Raja Museum And Art Gallery
By Rail:- Kozhikode Railway Station is about 3 km away from the museum. From here you can reach the museum by taking a rickshaw.
By Air:- Calicut International Airport is the nearest airport, which is located at a distance of about 23 km from this museum, from here you can easily book a cab to reach there.
By Road:- You can take rickshaw or auto to reach the museum.
Nearby famous places
- Krishna Menon Museum 311 meters away
- Crown Theater 3.13 km away
- Kappad Beach 14.11 kms away
- Sarovaram Biopark 2.55 kms away
- SM Road 3.43 km away
- Mananchira Square 2.56 km away
- Beypore Beach 7.09 km away
- Nilambur Teak Museum 16.92 km away
- Janki Van 39 km away
- Payyoli Beach 31.21 kms away
- Jellyfish Watersports 11.5 kms away
Frequently asked questions about Pazhassi Raja Museum And Art Gallery:
𝒜. It is located at Kendriya Vidyalaya Rd, East Hill, Kozhikode, Kerala, Kozhikode.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Pazhassi Raja Museum And Art Gallery: Pazhassi Raja Museum and Art Gallery timings 09:00 am to 05:00 pm, (Monday close), Entry fee for adult Rs 10, for childr Rs 10..
𝒜. You should visit Pazhassi Raja Museum And Art Gallery during January, February, March months for best experience.
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📅 Last update: 2024-07-11 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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