Kerala Folklore Museum

The Kerala Folklore Museum is a private architectural and ethnographic museum located in Thevara, Kochi. Established in 2009 by George J. Thaliath, the three-storey building showcases traditional Kerala architecture with Malabar, Cochin, and Travancore styles. It houses over 6,000 artifacts including sculptures, masks, musical instruments, jewelry, and folk art from across India.

Visitors can explore three floors featuring distinct architectural styles, view extensive collections of stone, wood, and bronze sculptures, terracotta works, tribal and folk art, masks, costumes, and ancient utensils. The museum includes a performance theatre for traditional dance forms like Kathakali and Mohiniyattam, an antique shop, face art gallery, spice art cafe with a kitchen museum, and handicraft stores.

Established in 2009 by George J. Thaliath, an antique dealer, as Kerala's first private architectural museum. The building incorporates remnants from a 16th-century temple in Tamil Nadu and took 25 years to conceptualize and build with 62 carpenters working for over 7 years.

The museum preserves and showcases Kerala's rich folklore, traditional art forms, and architectural heritage. It serves as a cultural hub promoting folk art education and supporting contemporary artists through its gallery spaces and handicraft stores.