System for Museums & Archives for Research and Access to Knowledge
| Place | Kochi |
|---|---|
| State | Kerala |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2014 |
| Museum Type | Maritime Heritage / Specialist / Local History |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | AG Milne Rd, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682009 |
| Visiting Time | 11:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Weekdays). Holiday: Wednesday. Sat: 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM. Sun: 04:00 PM – 07:00 PM. |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 per person (Indian Nationals) |
Opened on May 27, 2014, the museum is located in what was formerly the Chief Engineer’s quarters during the construction of Willingdon Island. It preserves the technical and cultural history of the Cochin Port's development, specifically focusing on the period between 1920 and 1941.
The collection includes a vast array of rare archival photographs, vintage navigation equipment, and maritime devices used for dredging and shipbuilding during the British colonial era.
Bristow Collection: Rare photographs and documents chronicling the life and work of Sir Robert Bristow, the British harbour engineer who designed Willingdon Island and developed the modern inner harbour of Kochi.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum provides a detailed visual timeline of the reclamation of Ernakulam foreshore and the construction of the Venduruthy Rail-Road bridges, making it a "living" history book of Kochi's urban layout. |
| Artifacts | Mariner’s Clock; Mechanical Calculator; Underwater Searching Tools; Steering Units; Bellows; Models of ancient dredgers; Photos of the first train arriving at Kochi. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details | +91 484 258 2199 |
| Email ID | secretary@cochinport.gov.in (General Port Authority contact) |
