We visited this place in the morning. This place shows Royal Kochi culture. Their history is very well presented on different walls and ceilings of the palace with the help of drawings and sculptures. In the center area of two or three halls, there are beautiful display of their war clothes, war arms and war heads. Also displays of Royal clothes and their Royal Family wall frame are there. It's worth place to explore Royal kochi and its history.

If you are a history buff and keen on Dutch rule in India this is a good palace / museum that exhibits some of the exquisite artefacts like Palanquins, Weapons, Garments and art an artefacts. The palace itself has been maintained very well but it’s not senior citizen friendly or equipped for special abled visitors. The ticket is really inexpensive ₹5 per person. A good stop to immerse into the history of Kochi.

The Mattancherry Palace, a very humble structure, is situated on the bank of back water in Mattancherry, Kochi. It looks more like a big bungalow with tiled roof than a palace. Though also known as the Dutch Palace, it was originally built by the Portuguese as a gift to the king of Cochin. The double storey palace structure is built in the traditional Kerala style with a courtyard in the middle. Tourists are not allowed on the first floor and the courtyard. The tourists access the palace building by a staircase on the side and steps into a hall after passing through the reception. The ceiling of the hall is made of wood and is richly decorated. Portraits of kings of Cochin are displayed in this hall. Some palanquins, howdah, royal umbrellas, ceremonial dresses, coins, stamps, maps and drawings are displayed in other rooms. Another major attraction are the murals painted on the walls of the rooms. These murals mostly depict Hindu mythology in an elaborate style and in vibrant colours. The Mattancherry Palace shares a common boundary wall with the Pardeshi Synagogue. There is a nominal entry free. Cameras are allowed but without flash.

A museum cum palace, well maintained and nice display. Entry fee is just INR 5. It is best visited with jew street and boating in backwater. Good market area to buy souvenir and goodies. Ample parking area in street and backside of palace. A must visit.