1. Kerala Museum
Address: Salem - Kochi Hwy, Near Hotel Seagate, Koonamthai, Edappally, Ernakulam, Kerala 682024, India.
This oldest art museum in Cochin is located in Edappally which attracts visitors with three amazing art galleries like the Museum of Kerala History, the Dolls Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art. Kerala History Museum is the oldest one that depicts the historical events and popular personalities in Kerala, Dolls museum attracts visitors with the amazing collection of dolls and modern art gallery has some popular works of renowned artists like Raja Ravi Varma, M.F. Hussain, etc.
2. Vancasso Art Gallery
Address: Jew Town Rd, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002, India.
This art gallery is located in Mattancherry attracts art lovers with some of the greatest collection of oil paintings. It also houses galleries of contemporary artworks. You can also buy paintings at a reasonable price from here.
3. Pepper House
Address: 11/10 A&B, Calvathy Rd, Near Hotel Seagull, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682002, India.
This museum attracts visitors with a Dutch architect located on the seashore. This museum is located in Fort Kochi and a favorite destination for young growing artists. It has huge collections of contemporary artworks and this museum hosts popular Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
4. Kashi Art Gallery
Address: Burger St, near Police Station, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India.
This is an amazing hangout destination for art lovers. It hosts various art exhibitions and events which attract art lovers. This museum is running in an Old Dutch model house and also has a café to spend some relaxing moments over here.
5. David Hall
Address: 1/264, Napier Street Opp. Parade Ground, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India.
David Hall is another Dutch model museum with beautiful collections of contemporary artworks. This building was built by Dutch East India Company to accommodate their military equipment. This museum hosts film screenings, art workshops and other events for visitors.
6. Chaithanya Art Gallery
Address: Nettipadam Road, Ernakulam South, Ernakulam, Kerala 682016, India.
This contemporary art museum has an amazing collection of works by renowned Indian artists like Zakir Hussain, Bose Krishnamachari, P. Gopinath and George Martin PJ.
7. Aspinwall House
Address: River Rd, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India.
This is a historic building in Cochin. This building was the headquarters of a trading company named Aspinwall & Company Ltd. Kochi-Muziris Biennale is used to conduct in this museum and has an amazing collection of artworks.
8. Indo-Portuguese Museum
Address: Bishop Kureethara Rd, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India.
This museum is located in Fort Kochi and while visiting this museum you can understand the influence of Portuguese in art as well as architecture styles of Kerala. Portuguese era was an amazing period in Cochin and still you can find the touch of Portuguese style architecture in many of the buildings.
9. Indian Naval Maritime Museum
Address: K.J. Herschel Rd, Veli, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India.
By visiting this museum you can understand the naval history from Indus Valley Civilization period. You can learn about the origin of Cochin port, sea routes, etc, and other attractions are guns, mines, huge missiles, radars, depth charges, the model of warships, etc.
10. Sahodaran Ayyappan Museum
Address: Cherai, Kochi, Kerala 683514, India.
Sahodaran Ayyappan was a journalist and social reformer in Kerala. This museum was his ancient house and attracts visitors with traditional Kerala house. In this museum, you can find his popular works, border stone of Thiruvithamkur-Kochi, fishing nets, etc.
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