Art Gallery and Krishna Menon Museum

Biographical and Art Museum Government

Place	Kozhikode
State	Kerala
Virtual Museum	No
Year of Establishment	1975
Museum Type	Biographical and Art Museum
National Importance Museum	No
Address	Kendriya Vidyalaya Rd, Near Kendriya Vidyalaya, East Hill, Kozhikode, Kerala 673005
Visiting Time	10:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Closed on Mondays and Wednesday mornings)
Entry Fee	Indians/Foreigners: ₹20 (Adults), ₹10 (Children 5-12) Family: ₹50. Free entry for children under 15

Museum Introduction

Established in 1975, this museum is a tribute to the late V.K. Krishna Menon, India's former Defense Minister and a renowned diplomat. It is housed in a historic 200-year-old building on East Hill, which formerly served as the official bungalow of British Malabar Collectors.

General Collections

The museum showcases personal memorabilia of V.K. Krishna Menon, alongside an art gallery featuring 66 paintings. The collection includes ivory objects, wood carvings, metallic sculptures, and artworks from the Bengal and Rajasthani schools of art.

Unique Historical Collections

V.K. Krishna Menon Memorabilia: Features rare items like a bronze medallion of Lenin, his diplomatic passport, and six ceremonial swords. It also houses a world-class collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma and Raja Raja Varma.

Additional Information

Video URL	https://youtu.be/miILDvmTdE0?si=n4q5i3mAzfcv8JYT
Video Courtesy	Tourism Kerela
Archaeological Survey of India	No
Notes	The building itself is historically significant, having once been the residence of William Logan, the author of the 'Malabar Manual.' The museum grounds also feature a medicinal garden and a butterfly park.
Artifacts	Raja Ravi Varma paintings (e.g., Shiva and Mohini, Udaipur Durbar), ivory walking sticks, mechanical toys, personal letters, speeches, and gifts from world leaders like Chou En-lai.
Highly Descriptive	Yes
Contact Details	+91 495 238 1253
Email ID	artgallery.krishnamenonmuseum@gmail.com