Indian Naval Maritime Museum

The Indian Naval Maritime Museum is located within the historic naval base of INS Dronacharya in Fort Kochi, Kerala. Housed in two original British-built World War II bunkers from 1938, the museum was established in 2001 to preserve and showcase India's maritime heritage. It traces India's naval history from ancient trade routes through the Kunjali Marakkars to modern naval achievements, featuring ship models, weapons, uniforms, and artifacts.

Visitors can explore two restored pillbox-style bunkers containing exhibits on India's naval history. The first bunker covers Kerala's maritime history including the Kunjali Marakkar naval battles, while the second showcases the evolution of the Indian Navy with displays of uniforms, ranks, ship models, weapons, and personal memorabilia. An open-air pavilion and screening room are also available. The museum is housed in imposing WWII-era structures near Vasco da Gama Square.

The museum is housed in two fortified ammunition bunkers built by the British in 1938 during World War II to store arms and ammunition due to concerns about Japanese advances. The museum itself was established in 2001 by Rear Admiral Kripal Singh to create awareness of India's maritime history and preserve naval heritage.

The museum documents Kerala's rich maritime legacy, including the naval battles of the four generations of Kunjali Marakkars who resisted Portuguese colonial forces. It preserves the story of India's transition from ancient maritime trade traditions to a modern naval force, highlighting the selection of the Indian Navy's motto from the Upanishads.