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- Asia
- Sri Lanka
- Colombo
- National Museum
National Museum
Sri Lanka's oldest museum was established in 1877 and today
boasts a massive collection of antiques and objects d'art,
encompassing the cultural heritage of the island. Exhibits include
artefacts from archaeological sites all over Sri Lanka, and more
than 4,000 ancient palm leaf manuscripts. Among the exhibits is
displayed the regalia of the Kandyan Kings dating back to the 17th
century. Alongside the archaeological museum in Ananda Coomaraswamy
Mawatha is the Natural History Museum, which features the island's
fauna and flora in dioramas. The dual museums are a good
introduction for visitors interested in discovering the culture and
2,500-year history of the island.
Information & Facts
Address
Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha
Admission
Rs. 500 (adults), Rs. 300 (children)
Language
Most people speak Sinhala, which is the national and
official language. Tamil is also spoken, and English is spoken at
most tourist establishments.
Money
The unit of currency is the Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR), which is
divided into 100 cents. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and
travellers cheques in US Dollars are recommended. ATMs are becoming
more common, but outside the main cities they are unlikely to
accept international cards. Credit cards should be used with
caution due to the potential for fraud. Foreign currency can be
exchanged at bureaux de change, banks and hotels, but exchanging
cash is more expensive than exchanging travellers cheques. Banks
are closed on Sundays.
Opening Times
Daily 9am to 5pm. Closed Fridays
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