Wayanad Heritage Museum - Archeological Museum

Wayanad Heritage Museum, also referred to as Ambalavayal Heritage Museum, this archeological museum is divided into four sections namely Deva Smruthi, Gotra Smruthi, Veera Smruthi and Jeevana Smruthi. Each block holds various items that display the simplicity, intelligence and the rustic way of the living of the people of the bygone era. Veera Smruthi mainly includes different types of pictorial rock edicts known as Veerakkal or hero stones, which talk about the valiant warriors of the past. Hero stones had been erected on the tombs of warriors to commemorate their heroic deeds be it in a war or an attempt to kill wild animals. Gotra Smruthi and Jeevana Smriti sections are related to the articles associated with tribal life. Tribal artefacts like headgear, jewellery, hunting / fishing weapons, cowbells, farming implements and musical instruments are on display here. The artefacts exhibited in the Deva Smruthi block attract a lot of scholars and students interested in archaeology, as they belong to the very ancient times. Stone idols dating back to the 12th century, terracotta figurines and local art works excavated from the Malabar region have been put on show. The museum is controlled and managed by the District Tourism Promotion Council and here, one can see artefacts dating back to the 2nd century. There is also a multimedia theatre near the museum which offers a show for tourists.