Arakkal Museum

About Arakkal Museum

Far From City: 2 kms from city center
Cost: About Arakkal Museum Weather: Time Required:1-2 hours Open Time:9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Cost:INR 10

Exhibits at Arakkal Museum The Arakkal Dynasty had mainly gained the limelight because of its dominance and monopoly in the spice trade. They had cultivated excellent relations with Hyder Ali, the Dutch and even the great emperor Tipu Sultan. The Arakkal Museum does a great job at throwing light on these amazing achievements of the Arakkal Dynasty. There are exhibits on display that evidence the glory of the Arakkals in the maritime trade, including many of their equipment. A lot of the artefacts on display here also evidence trade relations of the Arakkals with European colonial powers too. Apart from the family heirlooms and heritage items, other interesting items on display are the royal copies of the Holy Quran, an old-fashioned telephone, swords, daggers and other artillery used by the royals and even a telescope. Personal items like the Pathayam, which is a chamber used to store precious items and valuables, an Adhara Petti- the royals' document holder and even the family's royal seal is also on display here. Architecture of Arakkal Museum The complex of the Arakkal Museum is shaped like a long cuboid that lies amidst a wide and open ground. This vast ground was used to offer Namaaz five times a day by the Arakkal royalty and their nobles. This tradition goes on till date, and many people offer their daily Namaaz here, especially on Fridays. The main palace block is laid over a huge ground with the Arakkal Museum in the centre and four mosques around the periphery. The museum is shaped like a long cuboid that is interconnected by passages and hallways. The entire structure is built mainly out of laterite and wood, a style of architecture typical to the Muslim Kings. This two-storied edifice is immaculately managed and maintained by the authorities. The upper floor of the museum has double-heighted ceilings and extremely wide hallways. The windows here are unique as they are tainted in shades of blue and red, providing a playful and vivid show of lights inside.

Best time to visit Arakkal Museum Even though the Arakkal Museum is not very vulnerable to the weather patterns of the city, it is best to explore this museum when the climate is friendly and pleasant. Kannur enjoys an amicable climate throughout the year but is definitely most enjoyable during the winter months which begins from September and goes on till the last days of February. How to Reach Arakkal Museum The viable option would be to board a bus from the Cannanore Bus Stand and get off at the Palamadam Bus Stop, which is only a stone's throw away from the museum! If you like to travel comfortably, you can hire a local taxi. The Kannur Railway Station is an important junction in Kerala and is the closest railhead to the Arakkal Museum at a distance of only 3.7 kms. You will find autos and cabs waiting outside the station, and they will get you to the museum in under 20 minutes.

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