Trek Zone

National Museum of Colombo, Colombo

#43 among attractions in Colombo

Museum
National Museum of Colombo

Facts and practical information

Local name: කොළඹ ජාතික කෞතුකාගාරය Established: 1 January 1877 (147 years ago)Coordinates: 6°54'36"N, 79°55'39"E
Address

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo 7Colombo Sri Lanka

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Day trips

National Museum of Colombo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Diyasaru Park, Water World Sri Lanka, Diyawanna Lake.

  • kelaniya raja maha vihara colombo3 miN
  • diyasaru park sri jayawardenapura kotte1.7 miS
  • water world sri lanka colombo2.6 miN
  • diyawanna lake sri jayawardenapura kotte1.6 miSW
  • kotte raja maha vihara sri jayawardenapura kotte2.5 miSW
  • siri perakumba pirivena sri jayawardenapura kotte1.5 miW
  • diyatha uyana colombo1.3 miW
  • kotte museum sri jayawardenapura kotte1.9 miSW
  • pita kotte gal ambalama sri jayawardenapura kotte2.5 miSW
  • the waters edge park sri jayawardenapura kotte1.2 miW
  • altitude building colombo1.7 miW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get to National Museum of Colombo by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of Colombo:

Bus
  • Thalangama Depot (7 min walk)
  • 166 Bus Station (25 min walk)

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