National Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The National Museum of Natural History contains over 5,000 specimens of mammals, indigenous fossils from the Jurassic period, and geological rock collections.
The museum, established in 1986, became the primary institution in Sri Lanka dedicated to presenting the country's natural heritage and environmental science.
The institution maintains collections of plant and animal specimens that represent the biological diversity of Sri Lanka for educational and research purposes.
The museum operates daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM except during public holidays, and currently does not provide wheelchair access for visitors.
The museum displays the Punani leopard, captured in 1924 in Batticaloa District, known for causing thirteen human fatalities.
Location: Colombo
Inception: 1986
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: http://museum.gov.lk
GPS coordinates: 6.91119,79.86108
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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