National Museum of Colombo

Sri Lanka’s largest museum, in a colonial building in Colombo.

Best time to visit National Museum of Colombo

All year. Check local conditions and official notices before you go.

Type of place

Culture

Nearby in Colombo

• Gangaramaya Temple (about 1 km)
• Independence Memorial Hall (about 1 km)
• Lotus Tower (about 2 km)
• Galle Face Green (about 3 km)

Festivals in Colombo

• Navam Perahera, Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo: Navam full moon (usually Feb)
• Sinhala and Tamil New Year, All over Sri Lanka: Usually 13–14 Apr
• Vesak, All over Sri Lanka: Vesak full moon (usually May)
• Vel festival, Colombo: Usually Jul or Aug
• Christmas, Churches all over Sri Lanka: 25 Dec