The maritime museum at Kochi showcases the naval prowess of India. It reflects the devotion, bravery and selfless services rendered by the brave men of Indian navy. The Maritime Museum is located at INS Dronacharya in Kochi. It highlights the genesis, evolution and history of the Indian Navy. The maritime museum at Kochi showcases not only the achievements of the Indian navy but also go back to the ancient and medieval times. It highlights Kerala's trade links with Arabs, influence of India's naval power in South East Asia and colonization of India by European powers in the medieval period.

There is another important section of the museum, which presents some interesting aspects of shipbuilding in India. It shows Indian expertise in shipbuilding, which took the Indian culture to the islands of Java, Sumatra and Bali between the 3rd century BC and the 12th century AD. The Maritime museum also has a section that highlights Indian Navy's glory, when it took on its aggressors and ultimately emerged victorious. Some of the moments and operations detailed here are Junaghad operation, the Goa liberation, Indo-Pak conflicts of 1965 and 1971, Operation Cactus, Operation Pawan and the strategic drills during the Kargil war.