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Indo Portuguese Museum

Located within the compound of the beautiful Bishop's house, near Parade Ground in Fort Kochi, the museum showcases artifacts like statues and coins left back by the Portuguese. It was Bishop Dr. Joseph Kureethra who established the Museum to preserve the invaluable collections and protect the rich heritage.

The artifacts in the museums are displayed in the five main sections namely the altar, treasure, procession, civil life and the cathedral.The museum has some outstanding collections like a piece of the altar made in teak wood from the Church of Our Lady of Hope, Vypeen, a chasuble  from Bishop's House, processional cross a combination of silver and wood, Indo-Portuguese Monstrance,  the Coat of Arms of the Franciscans etc. 

The museum remains open on all days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m expect on Mondays and all Public Holidays. The entry fees are Rs. 10 for Indian Adults, Rs. 25 for Non Indian Adults and Rs. 5 for Children.

Contact Address 
Bishop's House
Fort Kochi, Kerala- 682001
Tel: 91-484-2215400 / 2215401

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