What to expect
Highlights
- The gabled-roof, courtyard building.
- Folklore instruments and everyday objects.
- Kerala coin types in the numismatics collection.
The story
Koyikkal Palace at Nedumangad combines a courtyard palace with collections of coins, folk arts and everyday objects.
The story of Koyikkal Palace
The palace belonged to the Venad royal family and is associated with Umayamma Rani. Its two-storey courtyard plan is part of the visit: look at the roof, verandas and rooms as well as the displays. The museum opened in 1992.
The museum department describes coins from Kerala and farther afield, alongside musical instruments, household tools and models of folk arts. Choose a few objects to examine closely rather than trying to read every label. Ask the staff which galleries are open if a particular collection is the reason for your trip.
Plan the journey to Nedumangad separately from sightseeing in central Thiruvananthapuram. The museum department’s page, checked on 7 October 2026, lists sessions of 9:00 am–1:00 pm and 2:00–4:30 pm, with Monday and national-holiday closures. Call the museum on +91 472 2812136 to confirm your date, tickets, photography rules and any access needs before leaving.
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History
Koyikkal was a palace of the Venad royal family before becoming a museum in 1992. Official accounts describe different architectural periods, so a precise construction date is not established here.
Why visit
See the courtyard palace and its museum collections in one outing.
Compare coins with objects used in everyday life and folk arts.
Ask about the displays that interest you before planning the journey.
