National Museum of Colombo, Colombo
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The Colombo National Museum, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is a museum in Colombo and the largest in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1877 and maintained by the Department of National Museums, it holds collections of significant importance to Sri Lanka, such as the regalia of the Kandyan monarchs, as well as many other exhibits relating the country's cultural and natural heritage. ()
Local name: කොළඹ ජාතික කෞතුකාගාරය Established: 1 January 1877 (147 years ago)Coordinates: 6°54'35"N, 79°51'39"E
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Sir Marcus Fernando MawathaDistrict 3 (Cinnamon Garden)Colombo 00700
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+94 112 695 366
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Public transportation stops near this location
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- Calculate routeKollupitiya 23 min walk
- Calculate routeSlave Island 31 min walk
- Calculate routeBambalapitiya 32 min walk
- Calculate routeNarahenpita 38 min walk
- Calculate routeThummulla Roundabout Bus Stop 27 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is National Museum of Colombo open?
National Museum of Colombo is open:
- Monday 9 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
- Friday 9 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 9 am - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Colombo?
Nearby attractions include National Museum of Natural History, Colombo (3 min walk), National Art Gallery, Colombo (4 min walk), Srawasthi Mandiraya, Colombo (5 min walk), Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, Colombo (5 min walk).
How to get to National Museum of Colombo by public transport?
The nearest stations to National Museum of Colombo:
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- Kollupitiya (23 min walk)
- Slave Island (31 min walk)
Bus
- Thummulla Roundabout Bus Stop (27 min walk)
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