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
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.
