The Museum of the Word- the cluster of Museums- is a hidden treasure chamber of knowledge. Located in the tranquil village of Vembayam, in Thiruvananthapuram, this museum uniquely tells Bible stories. As an upcoming major tourism destination for history enthusiasts and museum lovers, it features several numismatic and philatelic galleries as well. Even though the museum is more associated with the Christian religion, it does not mean that it is purely a religious space. Rather this is a place where the transition and progress of humankind is celebrated.
An extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia complements five different museum themes here. The International Bible Museum, home to around 300 Bibles in various languages, takes center stage. Another major attraction of this museum is the handwritten Bibles crafted from a wide variety of materials, including the vellum Bible (parchment made from animal skin), and the pocket Bible.
What you will see at the Museum:
Informational charts
Bible timelines and commentaries
Torah scrolls, a model of Gutenberg Press
Menorahs [seven-branched ancient Hebrew lampstand]
Stamp collection from more than 200 countries
Collection of coins, currencies, and tokens from different times
International Crosses Museum that boasts St Thomas Cross, Persian Cross, nail cross, and the ornamental cross
The International Picture Gallery
Largest painting of the ‘Last Supper’ in Asia
Other rare images of Jesus Christ
Art galleries and fossils from the Holy Land
Note:
Visitors are not permitted to take photographs or videotape inside the museum
A child under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Visiting Hour: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Getting there :
Nearest railway station: Trivandrum Central Railway Station
Nearest airport: Trivandrum TRV Airport