Archaeological Museum Kollengode
| Place | Thrissur |
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| State | Kerala |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1938 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological; Heritage; Palace Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Kollengode Palace, Chembukavu, Thrissur, Kerala, India, Co Operative Rd, Chembukkav, Thrissur, Kerala 680005 |
| Visiting Time | 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM (Closed on Mondays and National Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹25 for Adults ₹5 for Children (5–12 years) ₹100 for Foreigners. |
Museum Introduction
Formerly known as Vadakkechira Kovilakam, this palace was reconstructed in 1795 by Raja Rama Varma Shakthan Thampuran in a Kerala-Dutch architectural style. It served as the seat of the Cochin royal family and was converted into a museum in 2005. The site is a primary landmark of the "Golden Era" of the Kochi dynasty.
General Collections
The museum houses stone sculptures from the 9th to 17th centuries, bronze icons from the 12th to 18th centuries, and megalithic remains like urn burials (Nannangadi). It also features royal furniture, traditional household utensils, and historical documents from the Kingdom of Cochin.
Unique Historical Collections
Features a world-class Numismatics Gallery with coins dating back to the 5th century B.C., including Roman gold coins from the Eeyyal hoard and rare Cochin "Puthan" coins. The palace grounds also contain the ossuary (tomb) of Shakthan Thampuran and a sacred serpent grove (Sarpakaavu).
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/PSqw0VCY0wI?si=3TWoLNoWzr0Tw97v |
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| Video Courtesy | Kerela Tourism |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum is notable for its architectural use of laterite and Italian marble. It contains a flag mast erected by Tipu Sultan during his military campaigns in the region. |
| Artifacts | Roman gold coins, Bronze icons of Vishnu and Shiva, Nannangadis (megalithic urns), the Coin Board (used for counting thousands of coins), and the royal palanquin. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | 0487-2323631 |
| Email ID | archaeologydept@gmail.com |