Kerala Folklore Museum

Kerala Folklore Museum stands at Thevara in Kochi, Ernakulam district, and combines a large heritage collection with a building designed to evoke traditional Kerala architecture. The museum’s displays span folk and tribal art, stone and wooden sculpture, bronze objects, masks, musical instruments, jewellery, household objects, paintings and other material connected with Kerala’s social and artistic history. Its architecture is an important part of the visit, with elements associated with the Malabar, Cochin and Travancore traditions brought together in a single cultural complex.

Beyond the museum galleries, the institution has also functioned as a cultural hub for performances, art displays and heritage interpretation. Visitors can therefore experience both the objects on display and the craftsmanship embodied in the structure itself. Located in the Thevara area of Kochi, the museum works well for travellers exploring Ernakulam city who want a deeper introduction to Kerala’s traditional art, architecture, folklore and material culture rather than only its better-known coastal landmarks.