Museum of Kerala History

The Museum of Kerala History, also known as the Kerala Museum, is a private museum established in 1984 by philanthropist R. Madhavan Nayar. Located in Edappally, Kochi, it showcases Kerala's history through life-size tableaux, artifacts, and multimedia displays. The complex also houses a Gallery of Contemporary Indian Art and a Dolls Museum, offering insights into the state's cultural heritage and artistic traditions.

Visitors can explore three separate buildings housing the History Museum, Art Gallery, and Dolls Museum. The History Museum features 38 life-size tableaux depicting Kerala's history from early inhabitants to the modern era, along with a light and sound show. The Art Gallery displays works by renowned Indian artists, while the Dolls Museum showcases handcrafted dolls representing various Indian communities. The museum grounds offer open spaces and greenery.

Founded in 1984 by visionary industrialist and philanthropist R. Madhavan Nayar. It is one of the earliest private museums in South India, managed by the Madhavan Nayar Foundation Trust.

The museum preserves and presents Kerala's cultural heritage through historical tableaux, traditional art forms, and community representations via the Dolls Museum. It serves as a center for promoting the history of Kerala and shared cultural heritage.