Chacha Nehru Children's Museum

The Chacha Nehru Children's Museum is a cultural museum located in Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1980-1981. Managed by the Kerala State Council for Child Welfare, it houses approximately 2000 objects including dolls, masks, and stamps from India and various countries worldwide. The collection showcases diverse cultures, traditional costumes, and social life through exhibits displayed across multiple galleries.

Visitors can explore galleries displaying nearly 2000 dolls representing different regions of India and foreign cultures including British, American, and African traditions. The museum features a dedicated philately section with Indian postage stamps, exhibits of traditional toys, masks used during festivals like Durga Pooja, and displays depicting various occupations and cultural practices. The museum is housed on the first floor of the Kerala State Council for Child Welfare building.

Established in 1980-1981 and named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was known for his affection towards children. The museum was set up under the Kerala State Council for Child Welfare to provide educational and cultural enrichment for children.

The museum preserves and displays cultural heritage through dolls representing diverse Indian regional traditions and international cultures, serving as an educational resource for children to learn about different customs, costumes, and social practices.