Folklore Museum

Folklore Museum has gradually gained huge popularity. The Museum is located at Thevara Ferry Road in Ernakulam, Cochin. It has emerged as one of the highly popular antique museums in Kerala. The museum has been established keeping in tradition with the style of the state. One can get a sneak peek of a vast variety of historical and cultural antiques from South India.

Annie George had nurtured the dream of amazing rare pieces of antique items and she pursued her dream of collecting such items till her survival. Annie George toiled hard in collecting various antique items that are on a display in the museum. It is because of the sheer hard work that she did with the assistance of 62 skilled labourers that we got the opportunity to witness such stunning antique pieces.

The museum houses over 4000 artefacts that may include three architectural styles known as the Malabar on the ground floor, Kochi on the first floor, and Travancore on the second floor. If you are keen to discover the top attractions of Ernakulam, you must step into the three-storied museum of historical relevance. It will offer you a breathtaking view of various antique pieces that reflect South India's history and culture in abundance. Visitors will get an opportunity to retrospect and witness the life of ancestors in the museum.

Visitor Information: 

The theatre in the museum organizes natural stage performance at 6:30 PM every day. The museum continues to remain open from 9:30 in the morning to 7 in the evening. There will be an entrance fee for adults that will be Rs 100. And, for students, the entrance fee will be Rs 50. The museum remains open on public holidays. The time needed to visit the entire Folklore Museum is 2 hours.

Traveller Tips: 

The busiest days at the Kerala Folklore Museum is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you yearn for some peace, you may plan your trip on some other days of the week except these days.

Festival: 

The biggest festivals that are celebrated in Kerala include Onam, Eid, Christmas, and Diwali. The entire state rejoices with one spirit and celebrates these festivals at a grand level. Onam has emerged as the state level festival that is celebrated by every household across the state.

How to Reach:

Folklore Museum is located at Thevara, part of Cochin City. It is located at a distance of 35 km from Nedumbassery. KSRTC runs two classes of bus services right from the airport to the Cochin city. You can hire taxis run from Cochin airport. The taxis belong to the Cochin Airport Taxi Society that is a pre-paid taxi service.

You can also take a rickshaw from Ernakulam which may cost you approximately Rs 90. And, you may also hire an autorickshaw from the Fort Cochin that will cost you roughly Rs 200.

You can go there by train as well as the museum is located near the Nettur Railway Station. You can also visit the museum by road as well by hiring a cab.

Interesting facts about Folklore Museum:

Folklore Museum is a non-profit organization that was established with the help of 60 proficient carpenters and mural artists under the guidance of Annie George. The stunning wooden house is a magnificent treasure trove that showcases the opulent heritage of Kerala through its several art and dance forms.

The Museum highlights the ritual art forms, traditional jewelry, musical instruments, and vital documents containing unusual medicinal and astrological secrets. You will get a strong reflection of the bygone era through these items of great significance. The museum has three floors and the entrance of the edifice is built from wood carvings obtained from Kerala and temple remains of Tamil Nadu from the 16th century period. The entrance gate is stunningly decorated with a splendid manichitratazhu popularly known as the traditional ornate door lock of the state. Meanwhile, the pricked wooden windows located next to the entrance door of the museum highlight the Malabar style of architecture.

The first floor of the museum reflects the Cochin architectural style named Kalithattu. It highlights costumes of several traditional and ritual dance form of Kerala such as Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Theyyam, and Mohiniyattam. Meanwhile, the second floor of the museum has been named as Kanjadalam or lotus petal. Its beauty has been enhanced with the help of stunning mural paintings and renowned ceiling manufactured of sixty frames. And, the third floor reflects the Travancore style. A large number of dance and cultural programs take place on the second floor of the museum.

Nearby Attractions:

 There are several popular attractions near the Folklore Museum that may include Indo-Portuguese Museum, Dutch Cemetery, St. Francis Xavier’s Church, etc. You may also visit them and enrich your experience of the place.

 Therefore, we can conclude here that when you plan your Folklore Museum- Ernakulam trip, it will offer you a unique experience wherein you can explore the rich heritage of the place