Location: At Karthikapally in Kayamkulam, 47 km from Alappuzha en route to Kollam

The Krishnapuram Palace is a rare specimen of the Kerala style of architecture, complete with gabled roofs, narrow corridors and dormer windows. It also houses Kerala's largest mural panels, the most famous of which is the one depicting the story of Gajendramoksham - the largest single band of mural painting so far discovered in Kerala.

Other collections at the museum include rare antique bronze sculptures and paintings. The palace, the erstwhile residence of the rulers of Kayamkulam kingdom, was renovated in the 18th century, and is today a protected monument.

Visiting hours: 9 am to 5 pm on all days except Mondays

Nearest railway station: Kollam, about 39 km away
Nearest airports: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 103 km away; Kochi International Airport, about 132 km away