Indo-Portuguese Museum
| Place | Kochi |
|---|---|
| State | Kerala |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1910 |
| Museum Type | Cultural / Religious / Art |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Bishop Kureethara Rd, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM and 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM (Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Indians: ₹25 Foreigners: ₹100 |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1910 by Joseph Kureethra, the Bishop of Kochi, the museum is located within the Bishop’s House compound in Fort Kochi. It was created to preserve and showcase the deep-rooted Portuguese influence on the art, architecture, and religious culture of the region.
General Collections
The collection is divided into five galleries: Altar, Treasure, Procession, Civil Life, and Cathedral. It includes rare silver and gold artifacts, religious vestments, ornate altarpieces, and sculptures made of wood and ivory.
Unique Historical Collections
Features a 16th-century teakwood altarpiece from the Church of Our Lady of Hope and a rare silver processional cross from the same era. It also houses a piece of the original vestment of the first Bishop of Kochi.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is built within the remains of a 16th-century Portuguese fort wall; it serves as one of the most significant repositories of Indo-Portuguese Christian art in the world. |
| Artifacts | Teakwood Altar, Silver Processional Cross, Monstrance from the 18th century, Indo-Portuguese lace-work vestments, and 17th-century oil paintings. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 484 221 5400 |