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Aspinwall House
River Rd, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India
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Mi
Review №1

The view from here is so good. Can see boats and ships are passing... good atmosphere... and the built is good..

Vi
Review №2

The old house provides for really interesting spaces and a labyrinth of serpentine art galleries. The location of the place is brilliant, being right next to the ferry dock and right at the water providing spectacular views. The cafe inside is placed magnificently, also with great views. The central courtyard gives space for relaxation and also stalls to be setup.

Su
Review №3

This place took my breathe away. On the edge of back waters, view is breathe taking. As a vanue for exhibit, perfect place. The rooms were connected, interestingly directing the visitors along with the art exhibition. A small cafe which serves baked goods and drinks, I found the prices steep as compared to the quality of food. Audio-visual rooms were air conditioned, with cushions and sittings to accompany the visitors. Different arts with inspiring artist is gonna amuse you for sure. Go visit this place, it will be a great experience for you.

Ri
Review №4

I went there for Biennale and it was the most amazing art exhibition event of my life. Its huge and the variety of exhibits are stunning. They have represented the contemporary social issues through various arts. The creativity and depth of thoughts that go into each art definitely deserves a standing ovation. It was over all a brilliant exhibition. Apart from this the place is beautiful with a lot of trees and beautiful views. The bungalow is a beauty with takes us back to history. There is a lake view space where you could spend hours in peace. I am overwhelmed by the overall experience.

Sa
Review №5

Something different, something you should probably see once, even if you dont understand most of what you see. It really has a different vibe to it. I guess its not open always, so please check beforehand if its open to public before going there. Its really hot inside the rooms though, the fans just arent enough to stop you from sweating. Worth a visit.

AM
Review №6

Aspinwall House is a large sea-facing heritage property in Fort Kochi on the way to Mattancherry.The property was originally the business premises of Aspinwall & Company Ltd. established in 1867 by English trader John H Aspinwall. Under the guidance of Aspinwall the Company traded in coconut oil, pepper, timber, lemon grass oil, ginger, turmeric, spices, hides and later in coir, coffee, tea and rubber.The large compound contains office buildings, a residential bungalow and a number of warehouses and smaller outer-lying structures. Aspinwall House will be a primary venue of the Biennale, hosting numerous artist led projects and events spaces

Ga
Review №7

This place has a sense of belonging and a subtle taste of classicism.Vast, yet balanced with open spaces and sea views.

Ma
Review №8

A very impressive building with a traditional western touch. Awe-inspiring ambience. Calm and peaceful. The view towards lake is spectacular.

Sa
Review №9

Nice place to chill out with friends.. Best place of exhibitions.

pr
Review №10

This is a place of art lovers and people who can try to understand it. The place is heavily crowded during the bienniale. You can see the life time work of many artists the place is usually open from 10 to 6 and has a very long and large no. Of mouthopening pieces of art the place is just adjacent to the backwaters and has great eateries beside the backwaters to sit and relax

Se
Review №11

Beautiful place, lots of parts to the entire property itself. Itll take roughly around 3 hours to cover everything ( during Biennale). Magnificent view of the cargo docks can be seen from here.

Aa
Review №12

Best place for starting off binale. Loved the space, the green and the ambiance here. Can accommodate large audience here.

An
Review №13

What a beautiful place filled with supreme vibes of art. We can breathe art from Aspinwall house. I went to see the Beinnale and it was one of the unforgettable day if my life. The vintage architecture and pollution-free surroundings with lush green trees makes you serene at heart. It is situated at the heart of fort Cochin. As a whole, it is one of places to never miss at Cochin especially for the artsy peeps.

De
Review №14

The ticket price starts from 100 rs per person. There is a lot to see and explore in Aspinwall. Weekends are mostly prone to be crowded. There is no parking space, so if youre traveling by car youll have to park it on roadsides. You could witness a lot of creative stuff there. Do visit ✌️

Ja
Review №15

During Kochi biennale, this is one of the main attractions where most of the installations and exhibits are housed. On one side it overlooks the backwaters and you can have some bites from the cafe and if youre lucky you may spot some dolphins! There are nice public open spaces in between the blocks.

an
Review №16

Aspinwall House is one of venue for the Biennale. The beautiful facility will keep you at awe. The spaces the architectural details are brilliant. And to visit during the Biennale is an amazing exposure to art, architecture and all things creative.

Sh
Review №17

Good place nice dance performance. It will be good if they change carpet on stage as it is worn-out with holes. Apart from that great experience.

Ma
Review №18

Main venue of biennale and i am truly fascinated by its mid colonial architecture that combines with kerala traditional style.

An
Review №19

A place you should definitely visit. To experience the history and culture. Great food available nearby, definitely worth trying.

Th
Review №20

It’s a geat place art and culture. You will be able to find different types of pictures and artworks different artists from the world are getting the chance to show there talents

Ab
Review №21

Very well curated space.. loved the whole vibe bienalle has brought in here. Perfect place to spend a day and get lost in the magical world of art!

Ak
Review №22

I went there for the biennale and it was a nice experience. The lake side is too goot to relax. Nice ambience.

Ne
Review №23

I have been to Aspinwall House for biennale.. The place is awesome and easily accessible. And moreover the navigations given inside the hall makes it pretty easy to move.. and furthermore there are sufficient volunteers to help the visitors for anything...

Mu
Review №24

Ocean front complex with scenic views.large sea facing heritage in fort Kochi.located in fort Kochi on the way to mattanjeri.and behind the boat jetty.it’s look still stunning.back side of aspinwall beautiful lake view and sunset view.at night container light effect special one.Aspinwall house is the main stage for kochi muziris biennale.wonderful arts inside.white fort.properly maintained.one of the attractive place in kochi.near fort kochi beach.

sa
Review №25

I have been there for three days to attend Kochi biennale in December 2018. Its been divine experience. I will never forget scenic views both inside and outside the premise.

Je
Review №26

Great place to visit during biennale to explore various creative art works.

Vi
Review №27

This is quite a special space. Rustic ambiance sets the perfect world for being the main venue for Kochi Biennale

Tr
Review №28

Fantastic place for binale and it is main venue for all art forms.

Su
Review №29

Very nice placeBiennale is very bigLot of art is present their of various artists from the world.

Ra
Review №30

This place makes art accessible and affordable! The bienniale was incredible and I wish I could have spent days looking around. Prepare for some very intellectual artwork and some artwork that is a little more everyone-friendly. Definitely one of my favorite spaces in Kochi and I hope to return someday. (Entrance 100 Rs. and I think you can enter three times?)

TO
Review №31

Historic place...now using as an art gallery. The property originally belongs to Aspinwall & Company Ltd. Large sea facing heritage property.Aspinwall is now using as the primary venue of Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Good view from here to container terminal. Ancient British architecture is used.

Ad
Review №32

Great place to express art in its great form nice place to hang out

Ab
Review №33

Traditional buildings, good atmosphere, decent art works, wonderful service, good toilet, beautiful sea views, etc..

Vi
Review №34

Fascinating old palace during British Rule.Near sea with great sight seeing of ships sailing.Usual venue of Muzires Binnale

Sr
Review №35

Good place to visit in Fort Kochi. Especially during Biennale.

re
Review №36

This is the main venue for Kochi biennale. The building and its architecture is quite impressive and youll get a view to the lake from its backyard. The only drawback is the lack of a proper parking lot.

Sa
Review №37

Pretty decent place to visit for artsy folks.

sa
Review №38

Such wonderful place....... Perfect for setting up art festivals and to set the mood for the same......

As
Review №39

Visited for Cochin Biennale. Maintained the building well with out any changes still now.

Wi
Review №40

I happened to visit there during the muzzirus binnale and its a vast place to showcase your art yes its interesting place you must visit they retain their old way of look to maintain the historic nature

Go
Review №41

The main venue for muziris biennale 2k18. Very nice place. Neatly maintained, there are cafeterias and washrooms all for visitors. Easily accessible from fort Kochi.

Ar
Review №42

This is the main venue for the Kochi Muziris Biennale. There are mainly 4 blocks with multiple floors comprising various rooms and halls. Every room comprises some art work or the other. There are few artworks installed outside the venue too. The ticket counters are open from 10AM in the morning. Entry is free in Mondays. Overall, really good. #Recommended #Kochi #FortKochi #Biennale

Ak
Review №43

Came here for the Kochi Biennale 2018 which is an International Contemporary Art Fest. The venue was really good. It was so peaceful and the view to the Arabian sea was stunning. Looking forward to more visits in the coming years.

Ra
Review №44

The best ever art Biennale, gathering artists from corners of the world, connecting them through the language of art, is so amazing. Most of their works left me mesmerizing and Im mind blown

FA
Review №45

Visited while cochin binale amazing architecture.

Su
Review №46

Its the Binnales most happening place. Very much historic and traditional place that should be preserved. No proper maintenance and poor inside the venue mapping.

Di
Review №47

Aspinwall House is a large sea-facing heritage property in Fort Kochi on the way to Mattancherry.The property was originally the business premises of Aspinwall & Company Ltd. established in 1867 by English trader John H Aspinwall. Under the guidance of Aspinwall the Company traded in coconut oil, pepper, timber, lemon grass oil, ginger, turmeric, spices, hides and later in coir, coffee, tea and rubber.The large compound contains office buildings, a residential bungalow and a number of warehouses and smaller outer-lying structures. Aspinwall House will be a primary venue of the Biennale, hosting numerous artist led projects and events spaces.

St
Review №48

Biennale venue for Kochi-Muziris Cultural and art festival happened in every two years. Aspinwall House is the primary venue for Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Very nice place to learn and enjoy different cultures and art forms from around the world. Most of the halls have art installations that you may not understand what it is in its first view. Either read descriptions provides somewhere near to the art installations or get help from guide. One day itself may not be enough to cover this single location if you are really curios about the art installations.

Ad
Review №49

Historic spot..great art display..fav spot in forte kochin.

Jo
Review №50

A fantastic place adjacent to lake. With #Binale Installations

An
Review №51

Biennale is one of the best thing happening in kochi..it’s worth a visit

Ni
Review №52

Really good place to visit during the biennale fest

As
Review №53

Brilliant display of artworks from all around the globe during Bienalle. Bienalle 2k18-2k19 seems to have art works based on various topics especially e-waste, socio economic suppression suffered due to emigration in various places, Ancient India etc. Take your own time to interpret all the art works to get the maximum out of it. Totally worth for a one day visit.

Al
Review №54

Nice place in fort kochi where binellee is conductedCreative people inside2019 binellee is superb

Th
Review №55

Aspinwall House is a large sea-facing heritage property in Fort Kochi on the way to Mattancherry.The property was originally the business premises of Aspinwall & Company Ltd. established in 1867 by English trader John H Aspinwall. Under the guidance of Aspinwall the Company traded in coconut oil, pepper, timber, lemon grass oil, ginger, turmeric, spices, hides and later in coir, coffee, tea and rubber.The large compound contains office buildings, a residential bungalow and a number of warehouses and smaller outer-lying structures. Aspinwall House will be a primary venue of the Biennale, hosting numerous artist led projects and events spaces.

Em
Review №56

An excellent place for art lovers..This place itself is art.

an
Review №57

Absolutely beautiful location by the waterside. One of the venues for the Kochi Biennale. Seemingly the largest and the one you cannot miss. The architecture is of colonial times build with the a large garden space in the centre and multiple buildings around the periphery. One side responds prettily to the waterfront with a jetty of its own beside the public ferry point. This side overlooks the port. The buildings are two storeyed with tall pitched tiled roofs that create a wonderful volume inside.

Jo
Review №58

Beautiful views. The binnacle happening here takes it to another level.

Te
Review №59

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art held in Kochi, Kerala. It is the largest art exhibition in India and the biggest contemporary art festival in Asia. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an initiative of the Kochi Biennale Foundation with support from the Government of Kerala. The exhibition is set in spaces across Kochi, with shows being held in existing galleries, halls, and site-specific installations in public spaces, heritage buildings and disused structures.

Um
Review №60

Aspinwall House is a large sea-facing heritage property in Fort Kochi on the way to Mattancherry. The large compound contains office buildings, a residential bungalow and a number of warehouses and smaller outer-lying structures. Aspinwall House will be a primary venue of the Biennale, hosting numerous artist led projects and events spaces.

At
Review №61

The major highlight of biennale , has many cool installation by famous artists. Good place to walk around with friends or family. Best to visit during biennale (art exhibition that happens once in two years). Do visit before it is over!! Must visit if you are an art lover

Vi
Review №62

Aspinwall House is a large sea-facing heritage property in Fort Kochi on the way to Mattancherry. Ningale os the major attraction of this place.... People use the primissies of this building to showcase their works.... And it is one of the major center for exhibition...The property was originally the business premises of Aspinwall & Company Ltd. established in 1867 by English trader John H Aspinwall. Under the guidance of Aspinwall the Company traded in coconut oil, pepper, timber, lemon grass oil, ginger, turmeric, spices, hides and later in coir, coffee, tea and rubber.The large compound contains office buildings, a residential bungalow and a number of warehouses and smaller outer-lying structures. Aspinwall House will be a primary venue of the Biennale, hosting numerous artist led projects and events spaces.

Sa
Review №63

The Aspinwall House is not more a warehouse.. its a main event hub of Kochi now.. Basically Kochi muziris Biennale is hosting the programs. They doing great things there. Now the Aspinwall House is so popular in locally and by internationally. Only one thing, You have to wait for the Biennale for entering there compound. Otherwise the compound is locked under guards.

Sh
Review №64

I’m a big fan of Historical places and Archeological stuffs and all so I love this place so much and actually it was a company limited established in the year 1867 and the important thing is this heritage space got large sea🌊facing areas as well but now it becomes housing art🖼 and the venue for the famous Kochi-Muziris Biennale YEAH!! This is the right place to host events like this for sure, biennale is the space for artists with there installations and thoughts💭 and all anyway this space got a wonderful ambiance and atmosphere and peace☮️✌️

Ch
Review №65

Its one of the main attractions of the Cochin biennale 2019

Mo
Review №66

This is my second time to Aspin wall both for Cochi Binalle. It was an amazing experience. Came to know a lot of things regarding art. Met a lot of people from various part of the world. Every place has been occupied properly without any issues. Good usage of space and time. People are kind and its always amazing when coming to Aspin wall.Had an amazing experience with family and friends.

Ja
Review №67

The main center of kochi muziriz binale where you get the entry tickets and map of the venues. Its a vast area divided into different buildings. And art works were presented all over. Back area of the aspin wall is the sea which is really scenic.

Ai
Review №68

Went to see this place in binale 17 and wow. This place is humongous. Unlike the rest of Kochi this place quiet and well maintained.

Pr
Review №69

Excellent display. Well maintained. More to learn

po
Review №70

Visited for the kochi biennale 18-19. Very nice place to put on an art exhibition.

Gi
Review №71

Place in the heart of fort cochin. Normally Benalae and other cultural fest are heppends here. Place was maintained verry well as it was on the time of britishers.

La
Review №72

One of the most beautiful places in Kochi, love how the house and the waters blend to make a serene picture.

Ji
Review №73

Good to spend time with friends.

Ji
Review №74

Amazing experience when visited as part of Kochi - Muziris Biennale..

AN
Review №75

Aspinwall House is a large sea-facing heritage property in Fort Kochi on the way to Mattancherry.The property was originally the business premises of Aspinwall & Company Ltd. established in 1867 by English trader John H Aspinwall. Under the guidance of Aspinwall the Company traded in coconut oil, pepper, timber, lemon grass oil, ginger, turmeric, spices, hides and later in coir, coffee, tea and rubber.The large compound contains office buildings, a residential bungalow and a number of warehouses and smaller outer-lying structures. Aspinwall House will be a primary venue of the Biennale, hosting numerous artist led projects and events spaces.

CI
Review №76

This is what we see here .... pure art .... this is ones click taken for the binnelle 2018-19 ....

Ja
Review №77

Its the epic centre of the famous Kochi Muziris Biennale and the colonial structures and white wash takes you right back in time. There is beautiful and amble views of the lake. This is more like a garden enclosed by different age old buildings on all sides. There is a small pier that can be used as a boat jetty which is close to the fort kochi boat jetty. Since the first Biennale, this place has been its heart and also the spot for other artistic collaborations

Aj
Review №78

Went here for Kochi-Muziris Binennale. Well Maintained. Biennale is spread across below venues. Aspinwall is the Major venue. If you are art enthusiast you will need at least a day to cover in Aspinwall. Aspinwall House is one of the main centers of the kochi muziris biennale 2018 -19 . the venue is clean and has all required facilities like Food courts , Toilets , ATM etc. Aspinwall house was established in 1867 by English trader John H Aspinwall. The place is well maintained while conserving its ancient history and heritage.

Yo
Review №79

The mainstay of the Kochi Muziris Biennelle, Aspinwall House features an exhaustive collection of art works.

Go
Review №80

Kochi biennale is going on from 12/12/18 to 29/03/19 . This is the main venue of the excibition .its near to the river side and its open from 10 to 6. The entry fee for students is 50 and others 100. Tickets for the excibition are only available at Aspinwall and have to be shown at other places of the excibition also.there is an online site for Kochi muziris Biennale which has all the venues and other details.

ad
Review №81

A great place for people with an artistic mind. For the normal people who visit it out of the bienale curiosity, they would probably be left wonderstruck. They would actually find it boring, not being able perceive what the artist was actually trying to convey

Pr
Review №82

If you are a art lover you will enjoy the place.. Otherwise you will get bored...

VE
Review №83

The Aspinwall House is part of the history of Kochi as a major trading centre for spices. I visited because the Kochi Biennale was being put up there. Nice colonial style architecture on the edge of the lake. The Kochi Biennale is also worth a visit.

Sa
Review №84

Awesome spot, main venue of kochi binale

Ro
Review №85

Historical site in Fort kochi.. and Muziris Biennales main venue..

Ir
Review №86

I visited Aspinwall house at the time of Kochi muziris Biennale ...it was a very nice experience... So many artworks of artists from all over the world. The ambience of location makes them so special. The lake view courtyard is a good place to enjoy your own moments.

Si
Review №87

Kochi-Muzirris Biennale 2019

Ne
Review №88

Went here for Kochi Muziris Biennale 2018-19. Great experience.

Sh
Review №89

Cool and peaceful heritage place.

Go
Review №90

Cultural and historical place which shows different art and signatures of the binale

Pr
Review №91

The place is an ex exporting company, now the venue of the famous kochi Muxiris biennale.

Cl
Review №92

One of the business house during the colonial era which trades spice. Currently hosts Kochi Muzris Biennale, Fortkochi, Kerala. The location is nearby the Arabian sea.

De
Review №93

Historic place! Currently hosting biennele festival!

Pu
Review №94

I am here, very nice place, situates it Aspinwall house Arabian Sea Side

Vi
Review №95

Went to Aspinwall to see Binale. Awsome place it is

Ba
Review №96

Kochi muziris Binalle happening year . Tickets available here.

Ki
Review №97

Great experience @ Kochi biennale

Ri
Review №98

Youll love it. best place to visit, lots and lots to see and learn.ticket fee is 100 per head.The timings are from 10am to 5pm

to
Review №99

Great art space if an exhibition is on its worth a visit. They close pretty early in the afternoon so head there early to make sure you can get around everything.

Su
Review №100

For biennale , spectacular structure reminds the colonial era

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  • Address:River Rd, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India
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  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
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