National Museum of Colombo
Museo Nacional de Colombo
National Museum of Colombo (Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo) – this museum is an Italian architecture colonial type mansion which was founded by the British governor of Ceylon at that time, Sir William Henry Gregory. This treasure house is the Sri Lanka’s most prestigious, oldest and largest museum. This museum is an Italian architecture colonial type mansion which was founded by the British governor of Ceylon at that time, Sir William Henry Gregory. This treasure house is the Sri Lanka’s most prestigious, oldest and largest museum. The Museum also maintains a library that has a vast collection of rare historical books and chronicles for history lovers. It is actively involved in conducting research in pre history ethnology, anthropology, culture and the crafts. It also conducts lectures and seminars periodically. Admission: Rs. 500 (tourists), Rs. 25 (local adults), Rs. 15 (local children). Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (daily except Fridays).