Kirtads
Kirtads Ethnological Museum, a division of the Kerala Institute for Research Training and Development Studies of Schedules Castes and Tribes (KIRTADS), houses a large collection of artifacts, costumes, jewellery, household utensils, nets and traps, wood carvings, agricultural tools, musical instruments, and ceremonial paraphernalia of all the Tribal communities in Kerala. It was established in 1973 with an objective to collect a wide range of items of cultural materials from the Tribes in order to assist and guide researchers and students perceiving tribal studies. The Ethnological Museum is dedicated to preserve and interpret the rich and unique culture of the indigenous people.It displays various cultural features and backgrounds of each and every Tribe living in Kerala. Besides, there are the costumes of various performing arts and handicrafts made by the members of scheduled communities. Research and development work done by the government for the development of indigenous groups is also well documented. The Museum also offers information about related publications and tribal music.
Best Season:
Open from Monday to Saturday, except on 2nd Saturdays
Visitng time: 10 Am- 5Pm
Emergency Details:
Ethnological Museum
KIRTADS Campus,
Golf link Road, Chevayur
Kozhikode 673017
Tel: 0495 - 2356805 / 2357329
e-mail: kirtads@eth.net
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Transport Terminals:
It is situated near the Vrindavan Colony at Chevayur, which is 8 kms away from Kozhikode city.
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station : Calicut Railway Station (8 kms away)
Nearest Airport : Karippur International Airport (26 kms away)
Tags : Kozhikkode
