Pazhassiraja museum

The Pazhassiraja museum and the art gallery of Kozhikode have been named after the famous Pazhassiraja Kerala Varma of the Kottayam royal family. The museum and the art gallery are named after the great Pazhassiraja of the Padinjare Kovilakom of the Kottayam royal family. It is an absolute treasure trove for historians and connoisseurs of art. Pazhassiraja led the famous 'Pazhassi Revolt' against the East India Company during the 1700's. Pazhassiraja was nicknamed the Lion of Kerala and is also accredited with starting guerrilla war in the hills of Wayanad to give a blow to the unbearable British rule. He was shot dead in an encounter on 30th November 1805. The Calicut Pazhassiraja museum was built as a tribute to this great freedom fighter. The State Archaeology Department manages the museum and has preserved the various artifacts beautifully. The items that are exhibited include ancient coins, mural paintings, antique statues, umbrella stones and other artifacts. The art gallery has a good collection of oil paintings of the famous painter Raja Ravi Varma.

Airport: The nearest airport is the Karipur Airport, which is located at a distance of around 23 kilometres from the museum.

Railway: The Kozhikode railway station is around 3 kilometres from the museum.

Road: Kozhikode is well connected by a wide network of roads and the museum is easily accessible from anywhere in the city.