Napier Museum (Trivandrum)

In 1855 the director of Trivandrum Observatory, Mr.Allen Brown submitted a letter of proposal to the British Resident, General Cullen to start a museum in Trivandrum.A museum was opened to public in 1857 and seeing that the facilities and space are inadequate , a new building was built , designed by British architect Chisholm.

In 1860,during the reign of Sri Uthradam Thirunal,Maharaja of Travancore,the new building was inaugurated by Mr.John Napier,the Governor General of Madras.The museum is named after him.

(Also see pictures Napier Museum Band Stand & Main Gate )

------------------------------------------------------

© 2007 Anuj Nair. All rights reserved.

-------------------------------------------------------

Contact : www.anujnair.net

______________________________________________________________________

 

© 2007 Anuj Nair. All rights reserved.

All images are the property of Anuj Nair.

Using these images without permission is in violation of

international copyright laws (633/41 DPR19/78-Disg 154/97-L.248/2000)

All materials may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished,

downloaded, displayed, posted or transmitted in any forms or by

any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording

without written permission of Anuj Nair.

Every violation will be pursued penally.

Done