Aspinwall House
A 19th-century former seaside trading house and the main venue of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, South Asia's most important contemporary art event
Aspinwall House is the former coir and spice trading company founded in 1867 by the British merchant John Aspinwall. It consists of waterfront warehouses, offices and a jetty. Since 2012 it has been the main venue of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, which is usually held every two years from December to March. During the biennale, the warehouses are filled with international contemporary art installations, and the old warehouses in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry also open as satellite venues.
Outside the biennale, the house is often closed to the public, so check the official website before visiting.
Opening hours
During the Biennale, about 10:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi
- Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Fort Kochi
- Kathakali Performance (Kochi)
- St. Francis Church, Kochi
- Indo-Portuguese Museum
- Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
- Paradesi Synagogue & Jew Town