Arakkal Museum facts for kids
| അറക്കൽ മ്യൂസിയം | |
Seal of Arakkal kingdom
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Front side of the museum
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| Former name | Darbar hall of Arakkal |
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| Established | 1 July 2005 |
| Location | Kannur |
| Type | Museum |
| Accreditation | Kerala Tourism Development Corporation |
| Visitors | 131,56 (2015) |
| Owner | Arakkal Royal Trust |
| Nearest car park | Onsite(free) |
The Arakkal Museum is a special place in Kerala, India. It is dedicated to the Arakkal family, who were the only Muslim royal family in this region.
The museum is actually part of their old home, called Arakkalkettu, which means Arakkal Royal Palace. The part of the palace where the rulers used to meet important people, called the durbar hall, was turned into a museum. The government of Kerala helped to open it in July 2005 after it was fixed up.
Even though the government helped with the repairs, the Arakkalkettu still belongs to the Arakkal Royal Trust. This means it is not managed by the country's main archaeology department. The government wanted to help keep the history of the Arakkal Family alive. This family was very important in the history of Malabar, which is the northern part of Kerala. Visitors pay a small fee to enter the museum. This money helps the Arakkal Royal Trust take care of the museum.
Discover the Arakkal Museum
The Arakkal Museum is found in a place called Ayikkara. This area is very close to Kannur City. You can find it just 2 to 3 kilometers away from the main Kannur town. It is easy to visit and learn about this unique royal family.
Explore the Arakkal Palace History
The Arakkal family was a powerful Muslim royal family. They ruled parts of the Malabar coast for a long time. Their history is an important part of Kerala's past. The museum helps us understand their life and their role in the region.
Images for kids
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Arakkal family Seal at the Museum
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A section of the Museum
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A foundation stone at the Museum
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Furniture from the Arakkal Palace
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More Arakkal furniture at the museum.
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Royal mantle sticks
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Copies of the Qur'an
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Traditional lamps and candlesticks
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Antique telephones used at Arakkal Palace during the British rule
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Antique telescope at Arakkal Museum
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Antique telephone once used in the Arakkal Palace
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A royal belt and a traditional coffee pot. The design of the coffee pot is influenced by Arab culture.
See also
In Spanish: Museo de Arakkal para niños
