Kerala is gifted with a number of natural as well as architectural wonders. The people of Kerala are proud of their culture and legacy. That is why they have preserved this wealth in museums, so that the coming generations could learn something looking at their legacy. These museums are home to the remnants of not only one or two civilizations, but a number of glorious civilizations and pre-civilized settlements. The museums in Kerala are timekeepers of history, as these showcases a number of artifacts and remains from the times when our predecessors used to on this part of the country.
Different museums in Kerala store different kinds of artifacts. A few store exhibits from local flora and fauna, while others store murals and other paintings. A few store archaeological specimens, while others showcase different architectural styles etc. A number of museums are itself parts of a historical museum and display the remnants of the history of Kerala. Planetariums too are museums, which preserve stuff related to science. These can be articles from the past or the articles from present or a sample model of something, which is yet to be invented. These museums will continue adding on these remains with time till the present becomes history and forth.
Archaeological Museum Thrissur
Archaeological Museum situated in the city of Thrissur, Kerala, is a part of the state zoo compound. The archaeological gallery was attached to the already existing art gallery, in the year 1948. Later, the galleries were shifted to a new building in the year 1975.
Maritime Museum Cochin
India has a strong naval fleet. Its armada is deemed as one of the top marine squads in the world. This depends upon the physical and technical prowess of our navy men. The Maritime Museum at Cochin/ Kochi (Kerala) is devoted to such maritime potential of India.