Kuthiramalika Palace Museum Thiruvananthapuram

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Kuthiramalika Palace Museum in Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most significant tourist attractions. It is a beautiful example of traditional Kerala. architecture and is known as Puthen Malika Palace. One of the rarest specimens of the Travancore style of architecture, the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum in Thiruvanathapuram is highly noted for its massive number of artifacts, including wall paintings and treasures of the royal family and wooden sculptures.

These artifacts are put on display at a particular portion of Kuthiramalika, which is the Palace Museum. While wandering in the Palace Museum, one would likely come across 14 life-sized Kathakali mannequins, musical instruments, traditional furniture, Belgian and Italian mirrors, and ornaments. You can explore this museum and learn more about India’s incredible South region history. It is one of the best tourist places in Trivandrum, especially for lovers of ancient artifacts.

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum Timing

Timings : 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Note: Closed on Monday

Time Required: 1-2 hours (approx.)

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum Ticket Charge

Indians
Adult: INR 10
Child: INR 3

Foreign Nationals

Adult/Child: INR 20

Photography Charge

INR 15

History of Kuthiramalika Palace Museum

Kuthiramalika is believed to be constructed by the Maharaja of Travencore, Swami Thirunal Rama Varma, in an attempt to promote traditional art forms of India. He displayed a rare specimen of craftsmanship in the architecture of the palace. There are various priceless articles in this palace, and the most exclusive is the collection of items that originally belonged to the Royal Family.

How to Reach Kuthiramalika Palace Museum

This museum is located on the Bhajanapura Palace Road in Pazhavangadi. If you want to reach here by public transport, Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station is just around km away from this museum. Moreover, the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the nearest airport to Kuthiramalika. After reaching the city, you can avail yourself of any hired car or bus to reach here.

Best Time to Visit Kuthiramalika Palace Museum

You can visit this tourist attraction of Trivandrum throughout the year as it is welcomed visitors all the year. But, if you want to witness something special, Swathi Sangeethotsav is worth watching. Kuthiramalika Palace Museum is far and wide famous for hosting this yearly musical festival in its courtyard.

If planning your Thiruvananthapuram tour, you must add this museum to your bucket list. We at Indian Holiday offer customizable tour packages that you can book and modify per your traveling preferences.