Folklore academy is a good place to visit if you are interested in theyyam and other folk items that use to be there in our society long before. Mostly visited by forgein people than local public.The main objective of the akademi is to promote and project the traditional art forms of Kerala. Here they conduct some festivals of Kerala traditional folklore arts. Fantastic folklore museum is also here.

You can get to know about the different cultures and traditions followed across Kerala. The tour include a short video which showcases about 100s of Theyyam!

The museum is dissappointing. Most of the exhibits have no explanatory notes . No proper guidence. The museum should be in the front side of the building and office at its back . It seems that the authorities are giving only minimum importance to the museum . Only a very few visiters as per the register maintained.

Kerala Folklore academy exhibits traditional art forms of Kerala. There are details of a wide range of Theyyams of North malabar, which is helpful for students and researchers. Also there are details of many local art forms. There is an entry charge for visitors, also separate charge for cameras. Also books published by the Folklore academy is available.

A must visit place in Kannur to know more about Folklore Art and Cultural diversity of Kannur. You can travel through traditional contributions of old generation with talent and knowledge. A well maintained museum and gallery here.

Calm and quiet environment it is the main attraction .. Good attempt at preserving knowledge of the North Malabar folklore.Staff are very helpful.

A lovely little gem by the Chirakkal lake that celebrates Theyyam and other cultural expressions that form part of the region’s heritage. I’ve been here twice and both times the vibrancy of the exhibits coupled with the serenity of the place left indelible impressions.

Kerala folklore academy is a museum present in chirakkal kannur district you can find a variety of old age things and items inside there at the entrance you can find some theyyam sculptures and when you enter inside nothing variety u can find some ancient things but nothing much they will charge 30 rs per head i don't think it's worth for 30 per head because there is nothing variety to see in the inside of its 10 rs per head it's ok but the price to enter is too much high ..... For that u can visit payyambalam or somewhere else

Kannur is the headquarters of folklore. The academy has a variety of ancient literary,art and folkloric remains. Situated in the eastern shore of great ChirKkal Chira, the building is one of the remains of old local dynasty the Chirakkal rulers. A walk through the academy will give a visitor, a brief picture of ancient folklore

excellent set up

Has a museum which has a collection of sculptures on kerala folka arts, especially various theyyams. Also there is a library on the first floor, where there is a decent collection of books on folk studies.

Must visit place for whoever wanted to know more about Kerala’s cultural art forms and traditional lifestyles.

Folk Lore academy located in chirakkal Kannur. a large man made pond is in front of academy. Photo graphy allowed. Lot of information regarding local folks especially Theyyam is there. Entry fees required.

Right in the heart of the geography where my clan belongs... Good attempt at preserving knowledge of the North Malabar folklore, but more scientific practices need to be introduced. Staff are very helpful.

Good place for relazing

Many theyyam sculptures are here. So beautiful.

The only place you get to see the life-size display of Theyams

The Academy is a repository of diverse and rich folk culture. There you will get the reflection of folk tradition which is quite unique in its richness and variety. We go through different 'Thaiyyams', terracotta, variety of masks of kaliyattam, innumerable frames of our art and sculpture can be enjoyed. .

(Translated by Google) Theyangale kachavada sadanam akkunavar (Original) Theyangale kachavada sadanam akkunavar

Very good place to study on our history

Best and useful for study

Academy take initiative to preserve the traditional art form of Kerala.

good academy

Located near Chirakkal chirra, the view inside and outside the folklore museum is beautiful. It is a well maintained folklore museum which has preserved the artefacts of Theyyams, accessories etc very neatly. Overall a good attempt to conserved the models of traditional art forms under one roof. Only one thing, the English placards have several spelling and grammar mistakes. If that is taken care of it would be great too 😊

Wonderful place, neatly placed artifacts

Kerala Folklore Academy, an independent center for cultural affairs, was established on 28 june 1995. The main objective of the Academy is to promote and project the traditional art forms of Kerala. Kerala Folklore Academy, an autonomours center for cultural affairs, is located in Kannur. Kannur District, Kerala.The institution was constituted by the Goverment of Kerala and works under the Cultural Affairs Department, Goverment of Kerala. The institution provides financial assistance of folk artists.Economic aid programs and academic councils are conducted to promotr the traditional Kerala art forms. The institution aims to promote and preserve the traditional art forms of Kerala. Kerala Folklore Academy was constituted by the Goverment of Kerala on 28 June 1995 under the Cultural Affairs Department,Goverment of Kerala, Trivandrum. The Institution was formed under the Travancore Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration act of 1955. It began functioning on 20 January 1996.

A museum is there that is attached with the academy. Good place to visit to experience the culture of North malabar.

Very good specially dance performing person must visit

Its the best place to know about kerala folks and art forms. Excellent sculptures of Theyyam are there. Those who wish to study more about theyyam, must visit here once atleast. Moreover the place us also very beautiful.. We can see the largest man made pond in Asia ( Chirakkal Chira ) infront of the academy. Academy buildings are build by the famous Chirakkal Kovilakam family.

A must visit for people interested in art and cultural forms..the museum showcases the Art and cultural practices followed in Kerala. The academy is well maintained 👍. Beautifully presented everything. Really a soothing experience 😌. And the staffs also seems to be well-mannered.

A must visit place for knowing the ancient cultures

Nice collection of deity representation, and yesteryear mask etc

Very nice place

(Translated by Google) They are Mr. AK Balan. Becoming the Minister of Culture in Kerala made the work of the academy even brighter. (Original) ശ്രീ.എ.കെ.ബാലൻ അവർകൾ. കേരള സാംസ്ക്കക്കാരിക വകുപ്പു മന്ത്രിയായത് അക്കാദമിയുടെ പ്രവർത്തനെത്തെ കൂടുതൽ ശോഭയു റ്റതാക്കി.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place with natural beauty ..... (Original) പ്രകൃതിഭംഗികൊണ്ടു മനോഹരമായ ഒരു nice place.....

Place to see north kerala's culture...

Good

(Translated by Google) God muesium (Original) Gud muesium

Home of tradition

Good place....

Ultimate place

The models of theyyams are really well done. Lots of information on various artfoems and models and accessories used in many artforms are displayed. It is located near the beautiful Chirakkal chira. Worth a visit!

(Translated by Google) Kerala Folklore Academy Chirakkal, Kannur (Original) കേരള ഫോക്ലോർ അക്കാഡമി ചിറക്കൽ, കണ്ണൂർ

Must visit place in Kannur

Great place. Must watch place

It's a place to understand the culture of North Kerala The art forms and other cultural facilities of kerala

A place to know more about the wide variety of folklore of Kerala. A one of a kind place.

Chirakkal Palace is located on the side of a big pond in Kannur city. The Kovilakam ("Palace" in the Malayalam language) of Kolathiris were in Chirakkal a place near to Kannur famous as the seat of the Kolathiris. Kolathiri were also known as Chirakkal Raja or King of Chirakkal.

A different experience......where you are shown various forms of Theyyam , make up and so on......

Great institution

good place to study our culture ,especially theyyam ,and traditional arts

Good museum with old house equipments used in kerala

Amazing place to know about Theyyams and its different forms. Also is the beautiful lake beside this

Kerala Folk Lore Academy is located in Kannur near New Street, Chirakkal Kovilakam, Kadalai Sri Krishna Temple, Chirakkal Railway Station and Mathilakam Temple. The wide presence of chirakal chira makes this building more beautiful. There is a visual representation of several Theya Kolams here. The museum is very impressive.