Colombo National Museum Sri Lanka

Colombo National Museum

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Sep 19, 2024
The museum boasts an extensive collection of artifacts that cover various aspects of Sri Lanka’s history, from ancient civilizations to the colonial era. Some of the key highlights include Full review by munasinghatuktuktour
Aug 28, 2024
The museum established on 01 st January 1877.it founder was sir William Henry Gregory ,the British governor of Ceylon at the time Full review by Dream holiday d... T
Jul 20, 2024
It is too warm inside and difficult to stay for a long time inside to see exabits. It's place with great artifacts and collections of amazing sri Lankan heritage. Unfortunately the place managed poor… Full review by Duminda W
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Are we allowed to take camara or mobile phones??
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Colombo National Museum last visit did not allow camera allows mobile phones conditions change
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What days are museum closed?
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Open Hours - 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Except public holidays)
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which construction material is used for the museum?
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Yes, the building was constructed with bricks and masonary. If you wand further details visit, museum.gov.lk See bellow is a General Description . The Colombo Museum as it was …
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Yes, the building was constructed with bricks and masonary. If you wand further details visit, museum.gov.lk See bellow is a General Description . The Colombo Museum as it was called at the beginning was established on 1st January 1877. It founder was Sir William Henry Gregory, the British Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) at the time. The Royal Asiatic Society (CB) was instrumental in bringing to the notice of Gregory on his appointment as Governor in 1872 the need for a public museum with much difficulty the approval of the legislative council was obtained within a year. The Architect of the Public Works Department, J.G. Smither was able to prepare the plans for new structure on Italian architectural style. The construction was completed in 1876 and the Museum commenced it functions in the following year.
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how much for entrance
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The entrance fee in the museum is 600 srilanka rupees for the foreigners. For srilankans it's very cheap I think 100 only. The rate for camera is 250 separate.
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Is the Museum open on Sundays?
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Unfortunately YES
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