Napier Museum Tourism

Type of destination: Museum

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Closed in: All Mondays, Wednesday forenoons, Thiruvonam, and January 26th

Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum situated in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. Named after Lord Napier, the Governor of Madras from 1866-1872, the museum is a gem of architectural grandeur, combining traditional Kerala, Mughal, Chinese, and Italian architectural styles. This confluence is symbolized in its gothic roof and minarets. The museum was established in 1855 and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot, and ivory carvings. It also showcases a rich collection of temple art, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, and a Japanese shadow play leather figures. Designed by Robert Chisholm, the museum is surrounded by a well-maintained zoological garden, one of the oldest in India, and the enchanting Napier Park. Its unique natural air conditioning system reflects the brilliance of traditional ventilation and cooling techniques.

Tuesday_to_Sunday	Opening Time: 10:00 AM Closing Time: 4:45 PM
Monday	Closed: 1

Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)

Entry Ticket Pricing for Napier Museum

Adult	INR 20
Child	INR 10

Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .

Tips when you are visiting to Napier Museum

Tip1

Check for any special exhibits or events during your visit.

Tip2

Hiring a guide can make the experience more informative.

Tip3

Photography might be restricted in some areas, respect the rules.

Tip4

Combine your visit with a trip to the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, which is adjacent to the museum.

Top 5 Reviews on Napier Museum

wongFong

Wrote on 15th Sep, 2023

The museum needs some professional display people

If you like stone, brass and wood statuary there is plenty but not much else. The usual angry and discontented staff. Do not go on the weekend if is packed to the rafters. They do have some masks ..

Denzel2014

Wrote on 4th Jul, 2023

Impressive collection

My second time at the museum in the last 10 years and it continues to delight with its small yet impressive collection. the building itself is about 150 years old but the artifacts are over 1000-1200 ..

Virgomans

Wrote on 29th Jun, 2023

The Ultimate

Napier Museum built in 1855 during the reign of Madras Province Governor Lord Napier lies in the prime area of Thiruvananthapuram .it houses the artefacts of the erstwhile Travancore dynasty includi..

548AndrewD

Wrote on 9th Apr, 2023

I have seen better museums in India

Nice exhibition, but informative panels are generally not insightful enough other than just naming the items. They could do better with providing historical or contextual information. The exterior of ..

RohitRajgor

Wrote on 29th Aug, 2022

Display of interesting artefacts

This museum has many interesting artefacts, testimony to the grandeur and skills of our ancestors; some dating 5th/8th Century too. Also, one of the highlights for me was a miniature replica of the fa..