My TripAdvisor Review No.615: Arakkal Museum, Kannur, Kerala.

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.

Date of experience: December 2019

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My TripAdvisor Review No.489: Museum of Northern British Columbia, Prince Rupert, Canada.

Showcase Of History And Culture Of The Region.

This museum is located at a height overlooking the harbour of Prince Rupert. The exhibits and artefacts are displayed in a traditionally designed Longhouse with a magnificent glass façade and a nicely landscaped compound.

The museum displays many exhibits which are of natural and cultural significance to the citizens of the Northwest Coast of British Columbia both past and present. Many of the exhibits show the art and craft of the First Nations Peoples who inhabited the region before the European settlers arrived, bringing in their railways and steamships to utilise the rich geological natural resources of the region.

There is also a nice curio and bookshop inside the premises as well as a decent washroom. There is an entry fee of $8 and the open timings are from 9 pm to 5 pm, open on all days in the summer.

It is definitely worth a visit as there is a lot of knowledge one can gain about this naturally well endowed region of Canada.

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Date of experience: July 2019

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My TripAdvisor Review No.488: Kwinitsa Station Railway Museum, Prince Rupert, Canada.

Quaint Little Railway Station.

The Kwinitsa Railway Station is a quaint little building alongside the Prince Rupert Waterfront trail and the Rotary Park, close to the statue of the whale. It is quite close to the quay where the large Alaskan cruise liners dock. At first you may think that it is an abandoned old building but when you open the door you are welcomed in by the lady volunteer who is happy to show you around.

It is a two storied structure which served as a Railway Station, communication centre and living quarters for the Station Master. Even his old bed, dining table and chairs and various other items of furniture, crockery and cutlery can be found inside, along with some technical equipment and implements. There are various items for display and some pictures on the walls.

This station was originally located between the towns of Terrace and Prince Rupert but was later shifted to this spot to serve as a museum showcasing the importance of the railway line to the development of this region of North Western British Columbia. If you are lucky you will see the VIA Rail train in the backyard, being serviced for the next trip to Prince George.

Please check the timings before visiting. It closes for lunch between 12 noon and 1 pm, and around 4 pm in the evenings. Though there are no entry charges, a voluntary donation is expected and appreciated for the upkeep of the premises.

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Date of experience: July 2019

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My TripAdvisor Review No.221: Government Museum, Chandigarh.

“Five Museums in One Campus.”

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This Museum is located in the center of Chandigarh and very close to the Rose Garden. It is housed in a well spread out campus with large shady trees, and actually consists of five different museums. The Museum building is designed by Le Corbusier himself, the French architect and town planner who was instrumental in designing and layout of the beautiful city of Chandigarh after India’s independence.

The five museums are:
1) Government Museum and Art Gallery
2) Natural History Museum
3) National Gallery of Portraits
4) International Dolls Museum
5) Chandigarh Architecture Museum

To see all the collections in the five museums would require a full day of sightseeing, so we decided to visit only the Architecture Museum. It showed how the city of Chandigarh evolved over the decades from a small village to the well planned city and the capital of two of India’s states, Punjab and Haryana, that it is now. There were many fascinating exhibits spread over three floors. There is an entry fee of Rs.10 per head and a separate fee of Rs.10 for a camera. We spent over an hour seeing all the models and exhibits, but it was insufficient time to study the full history of the development of city.

We had to leave the other interesting museums for another day.

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Visited June 2017

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My TripAdvisor Review No.203: Railway Museum Mysore.

“Educational Entertainment for Young and Old Alike.”

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This museum is located just behind the Mysore Main Railway Station in an open enclosure. There is an entrance fee of Rs.20 per head and Rs.15 for children.

It is much smaller than the Rail Museum at Delhi, but still quite interesting and educational. There are many models of the ancient steam engines and coaches which used to run on the Indian Railways. Some of them have been sectioned to show the inner workings of the engines. There is a room depicting the history of the Indian Railways in framed photographs and models.

The most interesting exhibit was the coach used by the Maharani of Mysore when she used to travel in royal luxury. You can even enter inside the coach and walk through it.

There is a mini train which runs around the grounds to give the kids a joy ride in the evenings and on holidays.

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Visited November 2016

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My TripAdvisor Review No.179: Archaeological Musuem, Hampi

“Gives a Good Overview of Hampi.”

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This museum is located in Kamalapura area of Hampi. The restored statues, weapons, ancient coins and other artefacts are worth seeing. A miniature replica model of the entire Hampi area has been created in the middle of the building.

The museum premises are relatively new, and there are clean washrooms and water coolers for drinking water available. However photography is not allowed inside the building. You have to show your entry ticket which is clubbed with the other monuments.

It is best to visit this museum at the start of your Hampi trip as it can help you plan a route after seeing the replica model.

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Visited January 2016

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