Minister for Registration, Museums and Archeology Ramacandan Kadannappally inaugrated Bishop Valloppilly Memorial Museum in Chempanthotty, which documented the history of Migrace Malabar on Saturday (August 30, 2025). The museum was opened after the first phase was completed, and the second phase work started early.
The Minister said that the museums would serve as the “Guard Towers of History” at a time when attempts were made to cover the past. He emphasized the government’s initiative and said eight museums have been completed in Kannara over the past nine years.
The museum was built on one acre of land rented by the Church of Chempanthotty Foron under the Archdiocese of Thalassery and the museum was modeled on Kakanpar Kalagramam Lalitakala with academies. The first phase includes the main building and auxiliary block with a café and toilets. There are eight galleries in the museum.
The State Archaeology Department spent 36 lakh on construction, while the government in 2021 awarded Crore 1.6 GBP. For the development of the gallery, former Minister KC Joseph of his research and development fund and Sajeev Joseph, Mla, Mla, sanctioned £ 7 £ Lakh. The exhibits were collected through a public survey with other artifacts that contributed to the Archdiocesis of Thalassery. The heritage, photographs of migration and visual effects in port history are also displayed. The industrial cooperative company Pinarayi carries out the construction.
After completing the second phase, the museum is expected to offer a comprehensive description of migration and its role in shaping Malabar and Keraral.
The event was attended by the President of the Panchayat KK Ratnakumari and Thalassery Archbishop Joseph Pamplany.
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Published – 31 August 2025 20:05
