The government has opened to four public museums under the Muziris Heritage Project. The museums are Kerala History Museum, housed in the Paliam Kovilakam; Kerala Lifestyle Museum in Paliam Nalukettu; Kerala Jews Historical Museum in Paravur Synagogue; and Kerala Jews Lifestyle Museum in Chendamangalam Synagogue. These are advanced with video screens, touch screens and information panels to help visitors understand the history of the places. The museums reflect the face the socio-politico culture of Kerala. The main aims of these museums are give an insight to visitors into the mysterious history of the ancient port city.
In addition to the four museums, the people can visit heritage sites like Pattanam, Paravur Market, Kottappuram Fort, Kottapuram Market, Cheraman Juma Masjid, Gothuruthu Performance Centre and Pallipuram Fort. It is is one of the biggest conservation projects in the modern history of India.
The Project site is spread across North Paravur municipality in Ernakulam district and Kodungallur municipality in Thrissur district with 12 panchayats--Chendamangalam, Chittatukara, Vadakkekara, Pallipuram, Eriyad, Mala, Mathilakam, Poyya, Puthenvelikkara, Sree Narayana Puram, Vellangalore and Edavilangu. The Muziris Heritage Project focuses on sustainability and involvement of local communities. The project follows international guidelines of the UNESCO Charters on heritage conservation.
