although renovated by the government, the "arakkalkettu" is still owned by the "arakkal royal trust" and does not fall under the control of the country's archaeology department, the archaeological survey of india. the government had taken a keen interest in preserving the heritage of the arakkal family, which had played a prominent role in the history of malabar. a nominal entry fee is charged by the "arakkal royal trust" from visitors to the museum.