Devaswom Museum

Devaswom Museum is located at the East Gate of the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple and is managed by the Guruvayur Devaswom Board. The collection spans antique musical instruments, mural paintings, temple jewels, elephant tusks, and ornaments worn by celebrated tuskers including the legendary Guruvayur Kesavan. It also preserves manuscripts and portraits associated with the medieval poets Melapthur and Poonthanam, along with Kathakali and Krishnanattam performance adornments. The museum provides pilgrims and visitors with a grounded view of the temple's history and Kerala's living sacred arts tradition.