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Sight Address : Napier Museum is a famous museum located in Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram (capital city) of Kerla. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Napier Museum or the Art Museum is a popular Arrraction, frequented by tourists.The museum was established in 1855 and was rebuilt in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, by Robert Chisholm. It was opened to the public in 1880.The main architectural features of the museum are its gothic roof and minarets; ornamentation using bronze and stone sculpture; wood and ivory carvings; lamps, textiles, handicraft items, kuftgiri works and traditional musical instruments.The collection at Napier Museum includes archaeological and historic artifacts; bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings.
The Napier Museum Thiruvanathapuram Kerla
HistoryEdit
Napier museum was established in 1855.[citation needed] In 1874, the old Museum Building was demolished and foundation for the new building was laid. The new building was named after Lord Napier, the Governor of Madras from 1866-1872.The Napier Museum is also known as the Trivandrum Art Museum of Art. It was completed in 1880, making it the oldest museum in Kerala and one of the oldest in India.The museum houses an extensive collection of bronze and stone sculptures and wooden carvings dating from the 11th to the 18th centuries. There are some very interesting musical instruments and a 400-year old clock. The raditional ornaments used by Kerala women, elaborate lamps and life -lized Kathakali figures complete with resplendent costumes add to the museum’s eclectic collection.The Architectural masterpiece was designed by Mr. Chisoln, the consulting Architect of the Madras Government and the construction completed in 1880. This 120 year old structure is a landmark in the city with its unique ornamentation and architectural style with gothic roof and minarets.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
10 am to 4.45 (On wed-1 pm to 5 pm)
Closed OnEdit
Monday
Best Season to VisitEdit
August to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 3 Hours
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 12
Kids Rs. : Rs 4
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 12
Kids Rs. : Rs 4
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Hotel Indrapuri Rajdhani – Thiruvananthapuram ; Vanross Junction near Gorkey Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : You can get prepaid taxis from the airport as well as the railway station .Fares may range anywhere between Rs 150 to 500 depending on the distance covered.
BUS : nearest bus stand is the Central Bus Stand,tiruvanantpuram.
Train : The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram central railway station
Air : Thiruvananthapura, airport is the nearest airport to go to Kanakakunnu palace.
Others : Auto rickshaws is also available to reach this place in trivandrum. Auto rickshaws in Trivandrum do not run on meter; however the charges are very minimal when compared to the other cities in Kerala. While travelling through an auto rickshaw, do not discuss the rate when you reach your destination. Negotiate a rate before getting into an auto rickshaw, as fares will rarely exceed Rs 70. There are no night fares and autos are a safe mode of travel. You can also rent out a two wheeler for around Rs 350 to 500 a day and the deposit will cost you around Rs 1500 per day.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry your own food and plenty of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
This place become very hot and humid,loose cotton clothing is advisable.
HelplineEdit
Police station 100/0471-2331843
Fire Station 101
Ambulance 108
Child Line 1098
Tourism 1600444747
Railway Alert: 919846200100
Women Helpline Number: 1091/04742764579.
