Museum Address
Coconut Museum,
Coconut Development Board,
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare,
Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, Government of India
Kera Bhavan
Coconut Development Board,
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare,
Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, Government of India
Kera Bhavan
City
State
Kerala
Pin Code
682011
Email
cdbkochi@gmail.com
Phone Number
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
No
When was the museum established?
2010
Main category
Other categories
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
Coconut Museum is located inside the compound of the national headquarters of the Coconut Development Board in Kochi. The museum was inaugurated by Sharad Pawar in 2009 when he was the union minister for agriculture. The museum displays an array of artefacts and products produced from various materials of coconut. It mainly provides a platform for exhibition of handicrafts by coconut artisans.
The museum also holds objects such as oil paintings and some posters which provide visitors detailed information on coconut farming and its uses, apart from a model of Taj Mahal, Kathakali and tiger faces and some working models.
Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
Yes
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
No
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
Yes
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
Central Government
Person-in-charge of the museum
Other
Reference Link
http://coconutboard.gov.in/
What is the average duration to see the museum?
less than 1 hour
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
9.9697055, 76.2867276
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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Various artefacts made of coconut on display at the museum | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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A musical instrument made of coconut products on display | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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An artist's work on display | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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A chess board made entirely of coconut | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Versatile and rare: the displayed products vary from unique art pieces to daily use articles
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Museum interior | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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The emblem of the Coconut Development Board created by coconut artists | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
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Working model of a clock on display | Image Credits: Thejus Jo Puthussery
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Opening Time
09:00 a.m.
Closing Time
05:30 p.m.
The best time of the day to visit the museum?
10AM – 12PM
Interesting things about the Museum
The museum is full of rare and versatile artworks.
Most uninteresting aspect of the museum
The artefacts are poorly arranged, which makes viewing difficult for the visitors.
Seating facilities
Yes
Elderly friendly
No
a. Helpfulness (guides, guards, curator, director)
Great
b. Approachability (curator, director)
Great
a. Building
Great
b. Gallery
Average
c. Washrooms
Average
Name of Museum Surveyor
Anjana Menon & Thejus Jo Puthussery
Verified
Yes