Kovalam Art Gallery

Situated on the famous Hawah Beach in Kovalam, Kerala, Kovalam art gallery is a must-visit place for those who are fond of ancient paintings and artwork. Home to several intricate paintings, artefacts and artwork of various famous artists from all over the world, Kovalam art gallery is considered as a must-visit tourist spot while planning a family vacation to Kovalam.

Displaying paintings that depict the ancient traditions and heritage culture from the Mughal era, Rajput era, Kovalam art gallery offers a chance to breath-taking sneak-peek into the rich cultural history of India. This holy grail for art lovers also exhibits intricate paintings done by some of the renowned artists in Kerala as well as some artefacts from China, Japan and Tibet.

Visitor information :

Popular for: Paintings, sculpture by several renowned artists around the world

Entrance fee: For adults, the entry fee is Rs 10 and for kids, the entry fee is Rs 5.

Visiting time: 10 am-4.45 pm. The art gallery is closed on Mondays.

Visit duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour

Things to do:

• Check out the age-old art and ancient paintings that represent the cultural tradition of the Indian subcontinent.

• Enjoy the exclusive paintings by globally renowned artists like Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich.

• After the trip at the art gallery, have a long evening walk on the Hawah beach or sit near the waves to enjoy the beauty of setting sun.

• Don’t forget to end your trip with some lip-smacking seafood delicacies at the beachside shacks.

Traveller tips:

• Confirm the gallery timings, public holidays and opening days before visiting the gallery.

• Clicking pictures inside the gallery is allowed, so don’t forget to carry your camera and phone.

• Make sure you carry your sunglasses as it can get very hot in the afternoon

• Plan your visit in such a way that you can enjoy the stunning view of the sunset at the Hawah beach after your trip to the gallery.

You can opt for a complete guided trip at Kovalam art gallery if you book a tour package from any of the reputed local tour agencies in the city. However, as this is an art gallery, a guide is not essential here and you can explore it by yourself.

Nearby attractions: Bestowed with beautiful beaches, lakes, ancient temples and tranquil nature, Kovalam is known as one of the significant tourist’s destinations in Kerala. Design your itinerary in such a way that it includes most of the nearby popular attractions of the famous Kovalam art gallery. Following are the most visited nearby tourist attractions of Kovalam art gallery:

• Vellayani Lake

• Samudra Beach

• Lighthouse Beach

• Grow Beach

• Vizhinjam Village

Best time to visit: The gallery is open all around but if you are planning a trip to Kovalam, always try to go between November and February to avoid the scorching heat and humidity.

How to reach:

Since Kovalam art gallery is located on the very popular Hawah beach, you can easily get taxis, buses and private cabs from anywhere in the Kovalam city to reach there.