The teak museum at Nilambur is a great place for nature enthusiasts in general and people seeking information on teak in particular. The well-known teak Museum is located at Nilambur in the Malappuram district. The teak museum houses the treasures of historical, aesthetic and scientific aspects of teak. It is interesting to note that this teak museum is the first of its kind in the world and the only one in India. The teak museum was set up on the campus of the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI). The world's first teak plantation was raised in Nilambur in the 1840s so that a steady supply of Teak timber to the British could be made. It is the reason why the teak museum was established here.

The teak museum attracts large number of visitors throughout the year. The extensive root system of a 55-year-old teak tree exhibited in the portico welcomes the visitors to the museum. On the ground floor there is a translite of Kannimara Teak, the oldest naturally growing teak tree located at the Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary. There is also a life-size replica of the trunk of the largest known teak tree growing in the Malayattoor forest. Some of the other attractions at the teak museum are the traditional granary and a miniature model of sailing vessel called Uru.

Teak poles of varying sizes and qualities obtained during the process of thinning of teak plantations are also displayed along with the necessary details of standard classification of teak poles. Exhibits like foliage, flowers, fruits and bark of the tree give us a deeper insight in to the other characteristics of the teak. One can find a detailed description on the flower, fruit and natural regeneration of teak at the museum. Besides, various methods of seed-grading, pre sowing treatment, vegetative propagation of teak, preparation of teak stumps and different stages in the complete cycle of teak from seed to mature tree are also on display.