Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum

Example of the intricate face painting

 Opened in the year 2009 as a non-profit organization, the museum showcases the rich heritage that Kerala exudes through its numerous art and dance forms. Artifacts that  like masks, sculptures, in wood, stone and bronze, costumes of traditional and ritual art forms, musical instruments, traditional jewelry, manuscripts of rare medicinal and astrological secrets, and Stone-Age utensils are all preserved in this museum.  It's three stories are packed with all of these wonderful and sometimes overwhelming artifacts. 

Elephant costumes for various festivals