Historical Mansion Museum — Attraction in Galle

Though Galle is a UNESCO world heritage site the Historical mansion museum in Galle preserves the originality of the Tourism destination of Galle, Sri Lanka. Since Portuguese were reached to Ceylon unexpectedly, they have influenced to develop, change and improve our culture. The historical mansion museum is a privately owned museum, initiated by Abdul gaffer. Abdul Gaffar, the creator was prompted to build this museum because of the ‘Salarjung museum’ in India. On behalf of that, he collected and exhibits miscellaneous things. It must be pointed out that this mansion is a characteristically Dutch architectural feature.

This supposed to be a stalwart attraction to draw attention, of the tourists. On the other hand, there are negative affections too. In 1640, Portuguese had to hand over the colonial country, Ceylon to the Dutch. Finally, British conquered Ceylon and ruled till 1948. However, all these invasions had been affected by the development of Galle. The mansion is settled in a grandeur colonial Dutch house. Further, this may be the largest private museum in Sri Lanka. Perhaps you may get amazed seeing the equipment placed in the museum. Rather it is not just a museum but a shop that sell stationary table clothes, handicrafts, antiques, jewelry etc. Sometimes it will be a rare experience to buy such exhibited things (All most all the things are for sale) in a museum. A gem shop is also positioned in the museum. Looming over the museum you will be asked to see a live embroidery presentation (‘beeralu lace’) or a sapphire cutting and polishing. The embroidery art, done with ‘beeralu lace’ was a significant industry introduced by Portuguese. A wide range of brick a brac is preserved in good condition. Perhaps the climax of the museum deemed to be the Dutch well in the central court yard. There a stone slab sculptured in1763. Chinese Porcelain plates and mugs which have the printed VOC symbol are recently preserved. Not only that but also there are fashionable tea cups and kettles, with printed head of Queen Elizabeth 2 in the museum.

Significantly the museum doesn’t charge you a fee at the entrance. You can visit the national maritime museum situated near the fort too. Galle is famous for several industries like handicrafts made of turtle shells, and buffalo horns. While on stroll you may be capable of seeing them. For as much as turtles are faced with extinction, these handicrafts...

The Historical Mansion Museum, located within the scenic Galle Fort area, offers visitors a free opportunity to explore its intriguing collection. The exhibits are certainly interesting and provide a glimpse into the region's history, making it a suitable destination for those looking for a quick visit. However, the lack of detailed explanations accompanying the displays may leave some visitors wishing for more context to fully understand the significance of the artifacts. Additionally, while there is a shop on-site, it is refreshing to note that the staff does not pressure guests into making purchases. Overall, the museum presents a decent experience, particularly for those seeking a brief yet engaging exploration of...

A hidden museum in the Galle Fort was hosted by a visionary gem businessman, namely Mr. M.H.A. Shankar. Opening hours 0900-1800hrs Friday 1200-1330 hrs closed

This entry is free, and anyone can visit this museum. There is no restriction on taking photos. You can see many artifacts that are well arranged and displayed. Most of the items belong to the Dutch period in Sri Lanka. Even the building appeared in Dutch architecture.

It is worth visiting this place if you have an interest in historical things relevant to the Dutch period. The tour won't take much time. (nearly 30 minutes)

Appreciate the effort of the initiator of the museum and his successors for giving such a valuable...