Attractions

Archaeological Museum, Thrissur

The Archaeological Museum in Thrissur is an art and archaeological museum established in 1938, located within the Thrissur Zoo compound at Chembukavu. The museum houses a significant collection of artifacts including Veerakallu hero stones, ancient temple models, manuscripts on palm leaves, stone sculptures from the 7th-10th centuries, bronze sculptures from the 12th-18th centuries, and megalithic remains. Originally known as Sree Mulam Chithrasala (Picture Gallery), it was renamed Archaeological Museum in 1975 after being relocated to its current building.