Location: Adjacent to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple at East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram.
Visiting hours: Open 8.30 - 12.30 hrs. and 15.30 - 17.30 hrs.Tour to Kuthiramalika, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Museum Tours in Kerala, Kuthiramalika Tour Packages, Kuthiramalika Kerala Tours, Padmanabhaswamy Temple Closed on Mondays.
The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman.
This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture also has exquisite wood carvings.
The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Ph: 2473952 Entrance fee: Adults: Rs. 10 Children: Rs. 3 Foreigners: Rs. 20 Camera permit: Rs. 15.
Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, a classic specimen of Kerala Architecture is situated in 'Kuthiramalika'.museums in kerala, museums of kerala, kerala museum, kerala travel tours, kerala in india, kerala historical museums
The palace, with its excellent carvings and amazing architectural designs, is by itself a slice of heritage. Tour to Kuthiramalika, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Museum Tours in Kerala, Kuthiramalika Tour Packages, Kuthiramalika Kerala Tours, Padmanabhaswamy Temple 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.
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The Museum displays the paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family.
The Paintings and other curios offer a rare glimpse into the private lives of the members of the royal family. Tour to Kuthiramalika, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Museum Tours in Kerala, Kuthiramalika Tour Packages, Kuthiramalika Kerala Tours, Padmanabhaswamy Temple The first room of the palace houses 14 life-size figures depicting various scenes from the Kerala legends and Kathakali.
Magnificent ivory cots, thrones of kings, a musical tree that produces the eight 'swaras' when tapped, etc are a few of the attractions of the museum.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram central,about 1 km.
Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport,about 6 km.