David Hall

David Hall is a restored 17th-century Dutch colonial bungalow in Fort Kochi, built around 1695 by the Dutch East India Company. Originally the residence of Dutch governor Hendrick Adrian Van Rheede tot Drakestein, it now serves as an art gallery and cultural center. The venue hosts contemporary art exhibitions, performances, and features a café in its garden setting.

Visitors can explore a small art gallery featuring works by local and international artists within a historic Dutch-era building. The site includes a shaded garden café serving food and beverages. The atmosphere is relaxed, with high vaulted wooden ceilings and heritage architecture. Art exhibitions change periodically, and the space occasionally hosts live music and cultural events.

Built around 1695 by the Dutch East India Company, David Hall was originally the residence of Hendrick Adrian Van Rheede tot Drakestein, a renowned Dutch governor and commander. Later occupied by David Koder, a Jewish businessman, from whom the hall derives its current name. The building represents Dutch colonial architectural heritage in Kerala.

David Hall serves as a cultural center supporting young artists and hosting contemporary art exhibitions. It is a key venue for the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and provides a platform for local and international artistic talent.