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Napier
Museum & Art Gallery
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Location
:
Both Museum and Art Gallery are situated in the Napier Museum
compound, right in the heart of the city, near the zoological park.
Visiting Hours
:
Open 1000 - 1645 hrs. Closed on Mondays, Wednesday forenoons,
Jaunary 26th, August 15th, Thiruvonam and Mahanavami.
Built in the 19th
century, this Indo - Saracenic structure boasts a natural air
conditioning system and houses a rare collection of archaeological
and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple
chariot and ivory carvings. The use of plastic is banned in the
museum premises. Ph: 2318294.A visit to the Napier Museum complex
reveals a glimpse of Kerala's rich cultural heritage. An exceptional
piece of architecture, the Museum is named after the former Madras
Governor General John Napier. The Napier Museum is also called the
Government Art Museum. The Museum building is a combination of the
Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. The
Shree Chitra Art Gallery features a rare collection of paintings by
Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich among others, and fascinating works from
the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art. An oriental
collection consisting of paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali
offers a visual treat and are a tribute to the art and culture of
these countries.
Getting
there:
Nearest
railway station :
Thiruvananthapuram central, about 2 km.
Nearest
airport :
Thiruvananthapuram
International Airport, about 6 km from the city.
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