Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Krishna Menon Museum


Krishna Menon Museum started in 1975, the art gallery has an excellent collection of original paintings by  Raja Ravi Varma. A total of 66 paintings are exhibited here which include contemporary paintings and replica of traditional murals from Kerala, Ajantha and Somappalli, Chinese, Japanese, Rajasthan, Mughal and Bangali paintings are also displayed here.The Krishna Menon Museum started in 1976 is an excellent tribute to the late. V K Krishna Menon, renowned statesman of free India. His personal belongings and souvenirs are at display.The art gallery and Krishna Menon Museum are functions in a two storied building which is an annex to Pazhassiraja Museum. Earlier this was the residential annex of Malabar Collector’s Bungalow. This Art gallery and museum is under the Department of Museum & Zoo, Govt .Of Kerala.

Timings: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm .Closed on Mondays

How to Reach: Nearest Railway Station : Calicut Railway Station
Nearest Airport : Calicut Airport

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