Napier Museum

Amazing experience. The zoo and museums amaze you the most.
Amongst Raja Ravi Varma Paintings are the most adorable things I have seen.
Worth every penny if you visit.
Must visit places in trivendrum.
It takes a complete whole day to finish the entire napier museum and zoo within.
Overall experience is thrilled in every single stage.

The museum building itself is unique. Located on an elevated place, this museum catches the eyes of the visitor of the zoo.
The artefacts in bronze and wood are beautiful. Takes you back to the centuries old tradition and culture.
I request the people take your kids to this magnificent place of history and let them learn what our history has to offer.
Jewels in the Trivandrum.

Napier Museum is the most famous museum in the city of Trivandrum. It is located within the campus of the archaeological survey of India and also is in the proximity of the Trivandrum zoo. This is one of the top museums to visit whenever in the city. The entry ticket is nominal and the place can be covered in about one and half hour. It offers great insights into the culture of Kerala and the royal family of Travancore with some of the artefacts presented here. Photography is not allowed inside without a ticket.

The Napier Museum, a landmark of Thiruvananthapuram city is noted for its magnificent architectural style, influenced by Kerala and Gothic architecture styles.
The work was finished by 1880 during the reign of Ayiliam Thirunal Rama Varma and the museum was named after the then Governor-General of India Lord Napier .
The museum houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, ancient ornaments, bronze idols, ivory carvings, wood carvings, stone carvings ,lamps, musical instruments , coins etc.
Museum Timings
Open 10:00 - 16:45 hrs, Wednesday 13:00 - 16:45 hrs.
Closed on Mondays, January 26th, August 15th, Thiruvonam and Mahanavami

The Napier Museum in Thiruvananthapuram is a cultural gem, offering a captivating journey through Kerala's artistic and historical heritage. The museum's architectural elegance and lush surroundings enhance the overall experience. The diverse collection, ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary art, showcases the region's rich cultural tapestry. However, some exhibits may benefit from modernization and better curation. The museum serves as an enriching destination for history and art enthusiasts, providing valuable insights into Kerala's past and present.

The Napier Museum is an art museum located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It was founded in 1855 by the Maharaja of Travancore, Ayilyam Thirunal. The museum is named after Sir William Napier, the then Governor of Madras.

The museum is housed in a beautiful Indo-Saracenic building that was designed by Robert Chisholm. The building is surrounded by a lush garden.

The museum's collection includes a variety of artifacts from Kerala's history and culture. These include sculptures, paintings, textiles, coins, and weapons. There is also a section on the history of Travancore.

One of the must watch place when you are in Trivandrum. A best place for getting meetups with friends and having a talk in the evenings. The environment frienly atmosphere is very calm even in the city centre.

One of the best peaceful place in Trivandrum and it's the heart of trivandrum.

Nice experience
Good collections
This is campus so you can see other museums too

Napier Museum in Trivandrum is a cultural gem. The captivating blend of art and history makes it a must-visit. The nearby zoo adds an extra layer of excitement, creating a perfect day out for families. The museum's architecture and diverse exhibits provide a delightful journey through time. A delightful experience for history enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike.

Well maintained and a beautiful place. The architecture, trees, nearby zoo, give a good ambience and it's nice to sit with friends. It's actually a quiet place where people don't make unnecessary noise so it's even better to study too in this environment.

It is the one of most important museum in trivandrum. Established in 1857 by the the govern of madras presidency(Lord Napier).This Indo-sarasenic architectural masterpiece houses vast collection of ancient sculptures, bronze idols, traditional kerala forms and impressive array of natural history exhibits. To know more about the Napier museum and collections you can download the mobile application 'Napier museum' from Play store.

It's a beautiful building that was constructed for the purpose of a museum during British rule,the high vaulted roofs supported by wooden horses is an amazing sight. It houses many beautiful chola bronzes ,ivory artefacts and silver ware. A room full of exhibits but worth a visit . The outer building is in need of repair though.

Built in 19th century ...to know the rich cultural
heritage of Kerala.... museum has been named
after former Madras Governor General John
Napier....shows architectural beauty in the
building.... exhibits historical items and idols
used by ancient rulers....

Multiple ticket counters were a bit confusing. Go in through the garden maze for three museum counter. Nice collection of Malayali cultural heritage.

Being a guy from Kochi… I love to spend a very calm evening with my iPad and do paintings sitting at Napier museum.

This is the Museum of Natural History part of Napier Museum complex.
It has multiple parts.
The Napier museum , the zoo, the aquarium, the art gallery, the natural history museum.
Carry the strongest legs with you, it is a whole lotta walking and places to see! Can spend a whole day here , and also with kids

This place is truly a hidden gem! Hard to find but when you do, it is totally worth it. This beautifully designed space. Our visit was elegantly conducted and was very educational.
It was an honour to access the curated museum. We saw the factory and the skilled craftsmen at work. You could feel the vibe, the passion and the sense of aesthetics of the founder. A man of taste who you can discover through the visit. The brand is full of heritage and vision translated into the collection which they make with the most personalised experience. This is probably my favourite place in Thiruvananthapuram, just because of the amount of thinking and style that has gone into making this space and designing the experience.The Trivandrum corporation is maintaining well. Thank you thank you

Good historical place.
Vast vare at outside .

The museum showcases the history of the Travancore family and the area.
Well maintained and very informative.