


The main attraction of the gallery is the depiction of facts about the Edakkal Caves and the inscriptions therein. The Heritage Gallery depicts the various untold stories of Wayanad in the early ages. Models of various dwelling Work Study on Department of Archaeology 63 places of the tribals are arranged systematically in the Tribal Gallery. The Tribal Gallery comprises various household utensils, musical instruments and agricultural tools used by the tribals in Wayanad. The Tribal Gallery clearly depicts a cross-section of the early Tribal life in Wayanad. The Pazhassi Museum comprises of 4 galleries, viz., The project is located on the banks of the Kabini river. The “ Pazhassikudeeram” project has an extent of 4 acres. In the year 2013, the Pazhassikudeeram Museum was declared as the District Heritage Museum, Wayanad. The Pazhassi Museum was inaugurated in 2010. It was declared as a protected monument by the Government of Kerala in the year 1980. The tomb in Manandhavady was established in 1805 after Pazhassi Raja was killed in a battle against the British East India Company. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, a member Kottayam Royal Family, is associated with organising guerrilla warfare against the British colonial regime. This project, situated at Mananthavady in Wayanad district, is one of the main tourist destinations in Wayanad. 'Pazhassikudeeram' is a project built in memorial of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, also known as the ‘Lion of Kerala’. Pazhassi Raja museum Wayanad entry timings are from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm on all days except Mondays and national holidays.
