Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum
Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum
4.5
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Philip S
30 contributions
Jan 2020
History of Ayurveda and descriptions of various techniques. Makes use of some modern video techniques alongside traditional exhibits. Guide very informative.
Written 7 February 2020
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sikhil
Thrissur District, India1,346 contributions
Sep 2019
One of the best traditional Ayurvedic treatment center with modern facilities. They have own college, Medicine manufacturing units, Ayurvedic Hospital, Charity Hospital and Museum as well. One of the most important place for visitors.
Written 7 October 2019
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Evie
1 contribution
Jun 2019 • Friends
The museum is a great place to discover the origins of Ayurveda and it's benefits. It is built in serene surroundings with beautiful, ancient architecture.
The curator is very passionate and knowledgeable in this ancient science. We wanted to spend just 1 hour but ended up spending delightful 3 hours. A must visit!
The curator is very passionate and knowledgeable in this ancient science. We wanted to spend just 1 hour but ended up spending delightful 3 hours. A must visit!
Written 10 June 2019
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kaninikamishra
Delhi36 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Loved the experience. The history of Ayurveda is depicted well and the museum is made with lot of care. Anil the curator is knowledgeable and adds to the experience. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Thrissur area.
Written 14 December 2018
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Shalini N
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India110 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
The ayurveda museum is one of its kind in the country. The museum is situated in a small place known as "Thaikkattusserry" in Thrissur. Not many people know the place and you will have to ask the auto fellow to take you to the museum which is near the Vaidyaratnam ayurveda Hospital. The entrance fee is Rs.50. The ayurveda museum first gives us a brief history of ayurveda through a short film. After the film, we move on to the museum where we first see the original herbs/plant extracts which are used in the Ayurvedic medicines.
The museum is extremely well kept and the entire history of ayurveda is displayed through statues and replicas. Since the museum is owned by the Vaidyaratnam Thaikkattu Moos family, there is much about their family history. The museum is housed in a two storied traditional kerala house with the upper floor consisting of rare 3D photographs and display of the original ayurvedic herbs.
There are no shops nearby and it's better to carry your own bottle of water. There is however a small restaurant opposite the museum, but don't expect great food there.
The whole visit to the museum will not take more than an hour.
Since we are keralites, language was not an issue. However I believe the guide at the museum speaks English.
Don't expect to buy ayurvedic products from there as the museum does not have a stall. However, the ayurvedic medicine manufacturing unit is just a stone's throw away from the museum.
While coming back from the museum, rely on public transport if you don't have your own vehicle. The security guard at the entrance will be glad to help you.
P.S Photography is prohibited inside the museum. The guide very politely asked me to stop taking photographs inside. Hence am not posting the inside pics.
The museum is extremely well kept and the entire history of ayurveda is displayed through statues and replicas. Since the museum is owned by the Vaidyaratnam Thaikkattu Moos family, there is much about their family history. The museum is housed in a two storied traditional kerala house with the upper floor consisting of rare 3D photographs and display of the original ayurvedic herbs.
There are no shops nearby and it's better to carry your own bottle of water. There is however a small restaurant opposite the museum, but don't expect great food there.
The whole visit to the museum will not take more than an hour.
Since we are keralites, language was not an issue. However I believe the guide at the museum speaks English.
Don't expect to buy ayurvedic products from there as the museum does not have a stall. However, the ayurvedic medicine manufacturing unit is just a stone's throw away from the museum.
While coming back from the museum, rely on public transport if you don't have your own vehicle. The security guard at the entrance will be glad to help you.
P.S Photography is prohibited inside the museum. The guide very politely asked me to stop taking photographs inside. Hence am not posting the inside pics.
Written 29 October 2018
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Santhosh M
15 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
I visited the Ayurveda museum in the month of July..It is 8 kilometers from thrissur and 1.5 kilometers from ollur ..It is situated near vaidyarathnam aushadha factory and nursing home...It not so crowded ...But it is well arranged..One can see our ayurveda ancestry in the museum ..It is very informative.
Written 16 July 2018
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Sajeed K
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India1,144 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
It is the memorial of Ayurveda legends Thaikkattu Mooss Vaidyaratnam, it is situated at Thaikkattussery, near Ollur in Thrissur . The museum is housed in an old traditional spacious two stored main building. The main Museum has separate galleries with presentations about the history of Ayurveda from mythological, Vedic, Sahitha, Sangraha, Medieval period, along with displays on Kerala’s Ayurveda tradition.
Monday Holiday here.
Monday Holiday here.
Written 17 June 2018
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aarti_rele
mumbai397 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
This museum gives lot of info about food compatibility. It showcases richness, variety & evolution of ayurveda traditional medicines in India.
Written 28 April 2018
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Liz H
Las Vegas, NV30 contributions
Jun 2016
My first time ever visiting an Ayurveda museum. Very nice and well maintained, great collection of spices in display. Gentleman who gives tour of the museum very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. A wonderful must visit Ayurveda museum for people who interested in knowing about Ayurveda.
Written 17 May 2017
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EnglandGlobetrotters
King's Lynn, UK93 contributions
Feb 2017
I should probably start by saying that I think in the west there is an expectation that museums are, on the whole, objective. If you visit a museum about medicine you expect an objective and historically accurate account and not, as here, a display designed to promote one particular organisation.
They show two films, one anti Big Pharma (a view I have much sympathy with) and the other a history of Ayurvedic medicine that, in its simplistic explanations, is more myth and magic than facts and details.
The adjacent building mrely replicates, through a series of static models, all the scenes in the second film. The guide, who is very nice and friendly, is very keen to get my email address so he can send me details about treatments in their hospital.
I think this museum is nothing more than a sales pitch for their ccollege and treatment facilities, and I was very disappointed. I have a genuine interest in Ayurvedic medicine and was disappointed to be offered nothing of any depth or detail.
I particularly disliked the way the second film suggested that the founders of this organisation were almost direct descendants of the original discoverers of Ayurvedic medicine.
They show two films, one anti Big Pharma (a view I have much sympathy with) and the other a history of Ayurvedic medicine that, in its simplistic explanations, is more myth and magic than facts and details.
The adjacent building mrely replicates, through a series of static models, all the scenes in the second film. The guide, who is very nice and friendly, is very keen to get my email address so he can send me details about treatments in their hospital.
I think this museum is nothing more than a sales pitch for their ccollege and treatment facilities, and I was very disappointed. I have a genuine interest in Ayurvedic medicine and was disappointed to be offered nothing of any depth or detail.
I particularly disliked the way the second film suggested that the founders of this organisation were almost direct descendants of the original discoverers of Ayurvedic medicine.
Written 7 March 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum (Thrissur) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum is open:
- Tue - Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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