National Museum of Colombo, National history museum in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The National Museum of Colombo occupies a neo-Baroque structure with two floors containing over 100,000 exhibits documenting Sri Lankan heritage and artifacts.
The museum opened its doors in 1877 under British Governor William Henry Gregory with an initial collection of 800 objects from Sri Lankan history.
The museum displays the throne of the last King of Kandy, ancient Buddhist sculptures, traditional crafts, and an extensive collection of palm leaf manuscripts.
Entry tickets cost 1000 rupees for adults and 500 rupees for children, with combined passes available for the Natural History Museum at 1200 rupees.
The museum library maintains the largest collection of Sri Lankan documents, containing over 12 million items including centuries-old texts and historical records.
Location: Colombo
Inception: January 1, 1877
Founders: William Henry Gregory
Official opening: 1877
Accessibility: Acceso limitado en silla de ruedas
Opening Hours: Lunes-Domingo 09:00-17:00
Website: http://museum.gov.lk
GPS coordinates: 6.91000,79.86083
Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:02
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