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Sree Chithra Art
Gallery: (Open 1000 - 1645 hrs. Closed on Mondays & Wednesday
forenoons) Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery displays select
paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite
works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The
collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali.
Entrance fee (Museum and Art Gallery): Adults: Rs. 5 Children: Rs. 3
The
Zoological Park: (Open 0900 - 1815hrs. Closed on Mondays) One of
the first zoos in India, it is located in a well-planned botanical garden.
With huge trees like frangipani and jacaranda dotting the sprawling lawns
and wild fowl swimming in the lake, it is like a small jungle in the heart
of the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also
located in the premises. Entrance fee: Adults: Rs. 5 Children: Rs. 3 Camera
permit: Rs. 15
The Kanakakunnu
Palace: The palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue
for many cultural meets and programmes. Ph: 2314615
Science
and Technology Museum Complex: (Open 1000 - 1700 hrs. Closed on
Mondays) The exhibits here are related to science, technology and
electronics. Ph: 2306976 Entrance fee: Adults: Rs. 10 Children: Rs. 5
Biotechnology
Museum: Entrance fee: Adults: Rs.10 Children: Rs. 5
Priyadarshini
Planetarium: (Show time: 1030, 1200, 1500 and 1700 hrs) Entrance
fee:
Adults: Rs. 15 Children between 3 to 10 years: Rs. 10
Chacha
Nehru Children's Museum (Open 1030 - 1700 hrs. Closed on
Mondays): Children of all age groups will enjoy the vast collection of
nearly 2000 dolls, stamps and masks displayed here. Ph: 2324939
University
Observatory: Located at the highest point in the city, near the
Museum complex 60 metres above sea level, one can have a bird's eye view of
the city from here.
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