Masterpieces of Raja Ravi Varma, illustrious artist of Kerala are paraded in a different section. His works include a number of portraits of Maharajahs and members of royal family, distinguished British residents and prominent figures.
A browsing of the pictures would give one a ballpark picture of who is who of Kerala history.
Antiques and curios once owned by Travancore royal lineage are showed at Sree Chitra Art Gallery.
Prized ones are Bengali paintings, Rajasthani, Mughal miniatures, Tanjavore paintings and selected works of Svetosku Roerich, a Russian artist.
Sree Chithra Art Gallery
Sree Chithra Art Gallery: Sree Chithra Art Gallery, Museums of Kerala (Open 1000 - 1645 hrs. Closed on Mondays & Wednesday forenoons) Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery displays select paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali. Entrance fee (Museum and Art Gallery): Adults: Rs. 5 Children: Rs. 3
The Zoological Park: (Open 0900 - 1815hrs. Closed on Mondays) One of the first zoos in India, it is located in a well-planned botanical garden. With huge trees like frangipani and jacaranda dotting the sprawling lawns and wild fowl swimming in the lake, it is like a small jungle in the heart of the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in the premises. Entrance fee: Adults: Rs. 5 Children: Rs. 3 Camera permit: Rs. 15Sree Chitrha Art Gallery, Chitrha Art Gallery in Kerala, Kerala Chitrha Art Gallery, Art Galleries in Kerala, Kerala Art Galleries Tour
The Kanakakunnu Palace: The palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue for many cultural meets and programmes.
Open:
10.00 - 16.45 hrs
Closed on Mondays & Wednesday forenoons
Admission Fee:
Adults: Rs. 5
Children: Rs. 3
How to Go:
Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram central, about 2 km away
Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 6 km away from the city.
Location : Thiruvananthapuram.