Currency museum, Colombo

Name: Currency museum
Address: 54 Chatham Street, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 11 2 477000

#39 among attractions in Colombo

Museum, Specialty museum

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Economic History Museum of Sri Lanka is located in the Central Point building, 54 Chatham Street, Colombo Fort. ()

Established: 2013 (11 years ago)Coordinates: 6°56'4"N, 79°50'35"E

Address

54 Chatham StreetDistrict 2A (Fort)Colombo Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 11 2 477000

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Currency museum open?

Currency museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Currency museum?

Nearby attractions include Colombo Lighthouse, Colombo (1 min walk), Old Colombo Lighthouse, Colombo (1 min walk), Lloyd's Building, Colombo (4 min walk), World Trade Center Colombo, Colombo (4 min walk).

How to get to Currency museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Currency museum:

Train

Secretariat (8 min walk)
Slave Island (24 min walk)

Bus

Pettah Private Bus Station (22 min walk)