Museum Of A Kerala Royal Family.
This is a museum dedicated to the Arakkal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim royal family of Kerala. The museum is housed in the Darbar Hall, which is a section of the Arakkal Kettu, or the Royal Palace. It was opened in 2005 after being renovated by the Government of Kerala. Surviving members of the royal family still live in the Arakkal Kettu.
The museum is spread over two floors, ground and first, in a heritage Kerala style building. It is not being maintained properly, and the old wooden windows were not hooked and were swinging with the breeze when I went upstairs. We saw many artefacts and royal heirlooms in the rooms which still had the antique furniture which was used in the good old days. We saw an old telephone, swords and daggers, and even an old telescope. There were many paintings depicting a bye-gone era and some copies of the Holy Quran. There were many placards depicting the history of the royal family and the influence they had with the European and other dignitaries.
The museum is worth a visit for the students of history. It is closed on Mondays and open from 10 am to 5 pm on the other days. There is a nominal entry fee.
The museum is spread over two floors, ground and first, in a heritage Kerala style building. It is not being maintained properly, and the old wooden windows were not hooked and were swinging with the breeze when I went upstairs. We saw many artefacts and royal heirlooms in the rooms which still had the antique furniture which was used in the good old days. We saw an old telephone, swords and daggers, and even an old telescope. There were many paintings depicting a bye-gone era and some copies of the Holy Quran. There were many placards depicting the history of the royal family and the influence they had with the European and other dignitaries.
The museum is worth a visit for the students of history. It is closed on Mondays and open from 10 am to 5 pm on the other days. There is a nominal entry fee.
Date of experience: December 2019
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