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Kochi Biennale is a celebration of the contemporary global art with displays of artworks & art installations. Both Indian and International artists of repute showcases their creation through a wide variety of mediums.

Besides the exhibitions, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale also conducts film screenings, talks, seminars, qrt workshops, music programs and other educational programs.

Kochi-Muziris Biennale Venue Majority of the venue and the Biennale action is along the 4km ( 2½ miles) long seafront arc along the northeast part of the Fort Kochi.

[#ticket]Kochi Biennale tickets price
Regular Ticket: ₹150
Student Ticket: ₹50
Sr.citizen Ticket: ₹100

Guided Tour : ₹3000 ( 3 hour tour )

1 Week Pass: ₹1000
1 Month Pass: ₹4000

Where to buy Biennale ticket?
Buy ticket from the main venue Aspinwall House near the ferry point. Or buy online from Bookmyshow.

[#map]How to explore the biennale ?
Aspinwall House is the main venue, located close to the Fork Kochi ferry point. The next main vinue is Pepper House, located 500m east and Anand Warehouse, 1½km further east of Pepper House.

Binale insallations are scattered around the arc north of Fortcock , running parallel and closer to the seaside.

Start from the venues scattered around the Mattancherry Palace . Trek your way up along the Bazaar Road ( runs parallel to the seafront). Finish at the venues around the Parade Ground. You would walk 4 to 6km altogether including inside the venues!

Also see : Where to stay in Ernakulam & Kochi | Ferry to Fort Kochi

What is Kochi-Muziris Biennale?
Kochi-Muziris Biennale is a biennial (held every 2 years) international art festival & exhibition held in Kochi.

What is KMB?
Kochi-Muziris Biennale

What is Muziris?
Muziris was an ancient city, located close to the modern Kochi.
This port city of the bygone era was key to the interactions between South India and Persia, the Middle East, North Africa, and the (Greek and Roman) Mediterranean region.

It had historic cultural and trade exchange with the many contemporary foreign cities of these regions. Today Muziris is an active archaeology site.

How to reach the biennale venue?
Arrive in Kochi by Train, Road or Air.

Take any Fort Kochi or Mattancherry bound city bus from Ernakulam city. You'll get a bus in every 5 minutes. The last stop is the island of Fort Kochi.

Or take a ferry from Ernakulam Boat Jetty to Fort Kochi. If you want to take your car or Bike on the ferry, try the the Jankar ferry from Vypeen.

When is Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022-2023?
Monday, 12 December 2022 to Monday, 10 April 2023

How Much is Biennale 2022 tickets price?

Regular Ticket: ₹150
Student/Child Ticket: ₹50
Sr.citizen Ticket: ₹100

Guided Tour Ticket (3 Hours) : ₹3000

1 Week Pass: ₹1000
1 Month Pass: ₹4000

How to buy Biennale 2022 tickets?
Buy Online or at the venue (

Where is Kochi Biennale held?
Fort Kochi. Majority of the venue and the Biennale action is along the 4km ( 2½ miles) long seafront arc along the northeast part of the Fort Kochi.

How to explore the biennale ?
Aspinwall House is the main venue, located close to the Fork Kochi ferry point. The next main vinue is Pepper House, located 500m east and Anand Warehouse, 1½km further east of Pepper House.

Binale insallations are scattered around the arc north of Fortcock , running parallel and closer to the seaside.

Start from the venues scattered around the Mattancherry Palace . Trek your way up along the Bazaar Road ( runs parallel to the seafront). Finish at the venues around the Parade Ground. You would walk 4 to 6km altogether including inside the venues!

Is guided tour available for biennale ?
Yes.
Reserved Guided Walk allows visitors to book a private guided tour of the exhibition with a trained art mediator.
Book in advance the guided tour ( 3 Hours ) of Biennale exhibition.
Book it through the portal www.bookmyshow.com, to get confirmed time slot.
at www.bookmyshow.com portal, search Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022-23
Click BOOK > Select Date & Time > Select Ticket Type as Guides Tour (select a time slot) > Pay & Checkout

Is multi entry ticket available for Biennale ?

Yes.
Buy weekly Pass for ₹1000
Or monthly Pass for ₹4000

Is student concession ticket available for Biennale ?
Yes . Bring your institutions ID card for buying ticket and entry.

How To buy Kochi-Muziris Biennale ticket online?
Book it through the portal www.bookmyshow.com.
Search Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022-23
Click BOOK > Select Date & Time > Select Ticket Type > Pay & Checkout

Where to buy Biennale ticket at the Venue ?
But from the ticket counter Aspinwall House, one of the main Biennale venue in Fort Kochi

What is the validity of the Biennale ticket ?
General Admission allow three entries (on the same day) to Aspinwall House and one entry to all other venues.

Is 1 day enough to explore Kochi-Muziris Biennale?
Yes. For a whirlwind tour of the art installations.
Ideally , keep 2 or 3 days to explore all the art installations and venues.

How to reach Binane venue from Ernakulam ?
Take the city bus to Fort Kochi. Or hire a cab ( Uber operates in Ernakulam & Fort Kochi)
where can I see more details on Kochi-Muziris Biennale?
visit the official portal : kochimuzirisbiennale.org
What is Students Biennale?
Students’ Biennale is an art exhibition that runs parallel to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Fine Arts students from across south asia has the opportunity to showcase their practice and exhibit on an international Kochi-Muziris Biennale.

What is the timing of Kochi-Muziris Biennale?
10am to 6pm