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Napier Museum is an Art and History museum located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The museum is along with the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo and is managed by the Department of Museum and Zoo. The museum is home to a unique collection of historical and archaeological items, ancient ornaments, bronze idols, a temple chariot, and carvings made of ivory. The museum’s depictions of the Mahabharata and Ramayana feature Japanese shadow-play leather.
The Napier Museum, a prominent building in the area, is renowned for its distinctive ornamentation and architectural style, which was influenced by the Mughal, Italian and Chinese culture. A garden belonging to the museum is home to a wide variety of flowers and plants, the oldest rubber tree in Kerala is also protected here. The museum has four towers that formerly provided stunning views of Thiruvananthapuram to its visitors. There is a narrow stairway to reach the top of the clock tower which visitors no longer have access to.
The Napier Museum is open from 10 AM to 4:45 PM on all days except Mondays, January 26th, August 15th, Thiruvonam, and Mahanavami. The entry fee is INR 20 for adults and INR 10 for Children. The Napier Museum is located just 3 kilometers away from Thiruvananthapuram city center and is very easily accessible by road. The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central located 3 kilometers away and the closest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport located 6.5 kilometers away from the Napier Museum.
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Entry Fee for Napier Museum
The entry fee for Napier Museum is INR 20 for adults and INR 10 for Children.
Best Time to Visit Napier Museum
The Napier Museum is open from 10 AM to 4:45 PM on all days except Mondays, January 26th, August 15th, Thiruvonam, and Mahanavami.
Things to Do at Napier Museum
Explore the collection of the museum, the architecture of the building, and the garden. Visit nearby attractions like Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Keralam – Museum of History and Heritage, and Sri Chitra Art Gallery.
How to Reach Napier Museum
The Napier Museum is located just 3 kilometers away from Thiruvananthapuram city center and is very easily accessible by road. The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central located 3 kilometers away and the closest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport located 6.5 kilometers away from the Napier Museum.