Krishnan Menon Museum

Tourist Information:
Krishna Menon Museum
East Hill
Calicut 673 005
Kerala
Pin code: 673005
Tel: 51253

Museum Timings: Wednesdays10.00am to 5.00pm (Monday closed)

Location:
The Krishna Menon Museum is located in the city of Kozhikode (Calicut), right next to the Pazhassi Raja Museum. This rich repository, dedicated to Shri. Krishna Menon, stands at a place called at East Hill, situated about four and a half kilometers away from the heart of Kozhikode City.

Display And Attraction:
The Krishna Menon Museum was established in 1975 in Kozhikode (Calicut). It was built especially to treasure and preserve the personal belongings and souvenirs of the former president of India and the great leader, late Shri. V. K. Krishna Menon. The display at this museum is dedicated to this eminent dignitary and takes pride in his Kerala ancestry. Shri. V.K. Krishna Menon the former Defence Minister and one of the beloved statesmen this land has produced. The art section of this museum holds on exhibit exquisite paintings, and intricately carved wood and ivory objets d'art. This section houses original oil paintings of the renowned maestro by Raja Ravi Varma and his brother Raja Raja Varma. The art section also encompasses an assemblage of authentic Kerala mural paintings and vivid examples of modern painting. A collection of stone sculptures is also on display at the art section of Krishna Menon Museum.

The Krishna Menon Museum is a major attraction to the tourists who visit Kozhikode or Calicut city. It is easily accessible through the Karipur Airport (26 km away) or from the Kozhikode Junction. KSRTC buses ply frequently to the city from various parts of the state.