Sakthan Thampuran Palace
ശക്തൻ തമ്പുരാൻ കൊട്ടാരം
A palace in a blend of Dutch and Kerala styles, rebuilt by King Sakthan Thampuran of the Kingdom of Cochin. It now serves as an archaeological museum displaying bronze statues and ancient coins.
Sakthan Thampuran Palace was originally called Vadakkechira Palace. In 1795, Rama Varma, the Cochin king also known as Sakthan Thampuran and the founder of the Thrissur Pooram festival, rebuilt it in a blend of Dutch and Kerala styles. Its double-tiered sloping roofs and tall wooden ceilings are distinctive. Today it is the Kerala State Archaeological Museum, displaying bronze deity figures from the 10th to 12th centuries, stone sculptures, ancient coins, Iron Age megalithic artifacts and royal household items. In the back courtyard are the king's tomb, a snake grove and a traditional garden. Admission is about 20 rupees. The museum is closed on Mondays, and it is about 1 km from the city center.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:30–13:00 and 14:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Thiruvambady Sri Krishna Temple
- Thrissur Zoo & State Museum
- Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple
- Vadakkunnathan Temple
- Thrissur Pooram & Thekkinkadu Maidan
- Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (Puthanpally)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral
- Vilangan Kunnu