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Bay Island Driftwood Museum

Chakranpadi | Kumarakom North, Kottayam, India
0481 2526223
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Ranked #4 of 14 attractions in Kottayam
Type: Specialty Museums
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- Mar 4, 2013
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Chennai (Madras), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

This is one of the univque museums with fossils collections. Each and every fossil depicts animals, birds, humans, gods and all existing things which we see in our everyday life. The owner of museum explains everything in detail. People who love to see the Nature's creation can definitely visit this museum.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013 via mobile

I Visited this place & found it very interesting. The owner of the Museum (Aunty) explains each & every art of hers in a very detailed manner.. Creatues identified from the roots of the tree, beauty of Nature... mind blowing imagination & it should be one of the best attractions of India. Must visit if you are in Kerela

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Vienna, Austria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

We visited the place one late afternoon and just managed to reach before the closing time of 5 PM. This is an interesting collection of driftwood collected from the andaman islands by the curator. We had limited time but the enthusiasm of the curator made up for the time. The museum also sells wooden toys and sea shells. A place... More

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Pondicherry, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

Unique museum with a good collection of natural objects got from the andaman nicorbar islands. A few pieces we need to be imaginative. Good to visit in case you are around the area.

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Hoi An
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

We visited on the recommendation of Rough Guide. The small museum houses a collection of rather striking and beautiful pieces of driftwood that are shaped like animals and people, all recovered from remote islands in the Bay of Bengal by the Husband and Wife curators. Cost of entry is negligible and a guided tour of the pieces is apparently not... More

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surrey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

The enthusiasm from the owner made a very interesting visit

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Bangalore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2011

One of a kind. Artistic works crafted by nature (with some help and finishing touches from human hands). Driftwood that has been crafted into various forms by the sea. The passion, creativity and commitment displayed by Raji who is the person behind it is commendable. Would definitely recommend visiting. One aspect that could have been better is that the museum... More

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