Government Museum, Kanyakumari
| Place | Kanyakumari |
|---|---|
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1991 |
| Museum Type | Multipurpose / Archaeological Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Beach Rd, Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu 629702 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM – 06:30 PM (Saturday–Thursday) Closed on Fridays and second Saturdays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (Indian Adults) ₹5 (Indian Children) ₹100 (Foreigners). Camera fee: ₹100 |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1991, the Government Museum, KanniyakumariClick to open side panel for more information is situated on Beach Road in the heart of Kanyakumari. It serves as a multipurpose repository for the cultural, historical, and natural heritage of South Tamil Nadu. The museum documents the regional evolution through a wide-ranging collection that spans archaeology, anthropology, and local history.
General Collections
The museum houses an extensive variety of exhibits including stone sculptures, wood carvings, and bronze icons. It also features galleries for numismatics, philately, anthropology, zoology, and geology, showcasing everything from ancient coins to stuffed animals and marine specimens.
Unique Historical Collections
Travancore Gallery: A dedicated space highlighting the history of the region under the Travancore rulers before 1956, featuring royal portraits, coins, and documents. Whale Bone Skeleton: A popular natural history exhibit featuring massive bones of a whale and a shark. Swamithoppu Temple Car: A significant 18-foot wooden temple car from the Swamithoppu Ayya Vaikundasamy temple, adorned with exquisite carvings of dancers and musicians.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is conveniently located near other major tourist spots like the Kanyakumari Beach and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial ferry. It is specifically noted for its calm setting, providing an informative break for visitors exploring the coastal landmarks. |
| Artifacts | Palaeolithic and Neolithic stone tools; Palm-leaf manuscripts; Kani tribal objects (bamboo containers, flint stones); Weaponry from the Kattabomman period; Cannon balls from Udayagiri Fort; Copies of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma; Sculptures of South Indian temple deities. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 44 2819 3238 (Department of Museums) |
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