Thrissur's Archaeological and Art Museum is a compact state museum covering sculpture, bronzes, manuscripts, and archaeological finds from Kerala. It helps place the city's temple culture and performing arts within a longer material history.
The museum is not as famous as Vadakkunnathan Temple or Kerala Kalamandalam, but it is useful on a hot or wet afternoon. Give it an hour and use it to sharpen your eye for the craft details you will see in older temples around the region.