Inside of Kerala Folklore Museum, Cochin.
“Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum in Thevara, Cochin is Remarkable”
This fantastic museum is the collection of one man! It took over 10 years to construct and was open to public on 2008. If you want to know the history of Kerala, visit Folklore Museum. Wonderful collection of historical artifacts and paintings. And you will visit again for sure.
Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum is the outcome of 30 years of efforts and determination of George Thaliath and his wife Annie George along with the inimitable craftsmanship and manpower put in by 62 carpenters and skilled workers for around ten years.
Over 5000 objects all carefully catalogued and researched. A fine museum and definitely worth a visit. Ancient stone carving, incredible ceilings, wooden sculptures, antiques way back from 10000 BC. This is a non profit organization and is maintained just by the entry fee of Rs.100 to Rs.200 per person.
Prince Charles visited this museum as soon as he landed, directly from the Cochin International Airport, without even going to his hotel!
The theatre here conducts authentic stage performances every day at 6.30 P.M. The museum is open from 9.30 A.M. to 7.00 P.M. From Fort Cochin, you can hire a tuk-tuk and be here in 20 minutes.
Phone: + 91 484 2665452
Email: keralafolkloretheatre@gmail.com
