National Museum Galle
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My Google Review # 000095. Not much to see. Small museum. Saw this one on the way to Mirissa. Located inside the Galle fort premises. Wasn't anything worth seeing inside. Extremely hot and humid inside the premises too. Paid some 1000LKR per person, if I correctly remember. It mainly showcases the history of Galle as a fort and Sri Lanka being ruled by different dynasties. Though this may be interesting to children from knowledge perspective.
Nithin M AgarwalNithin M Agarwal
10
Sadly, this is a good place with a number of historic items, bad with bad management. Just see how these two-motor bikes of its staff have parked it blocking the entrance, obstructing the visitors’ entrance. A real shame on the authorities on how we invest in ourselves to attract tourists. The lighting inside is not the best, so warm, and few of the display cupboards are empty. The ticket fee for locals is just a mere Rs.20, but it could be increased and in return improve the service to its visitors.
Nirojan DonaldNirojan Donald
50
Actually as far as Museums go this was quite a pleasant surprise. The building itself is impressive as it is the oldest remaining Dutch building in the Galle fort, Galle It is just a single Storey colonnaded 1656 as the commissariat store for the Dutch garrison at the Fort. It is stacked with all sorts of museum pieces and I was delighted to be able to buy something from Sri Lanka for my grandchildren. So it was a very beneficial visit.
Ross DanielsRoss Daniels
20
A very small but quaint museum detailing history of Galle. It is a little run down but has interesting displays of uniforms, weaponry, porcelain and furniture. Cheao entry price. You could spent 30 mins here as there are only a few rooms. I only lasted about 15 mins as there was no aircons and only one or two fans. I visited in the middle of the day and the heat and humidity was terrible inside. Plan to visit early in the morning.
Timeshare ChinchillaTimeshare Chinchilla
00
Ticket: LKR 50 per local adult and LKR 25 for children. The whole area can be visited within 20–25 minutes. Some archaeological artifacts are displayed here. There is a separate section that shows historical facts about the China-Sri Lanka bond. The place is easily accessible, and ample paid parking spaces are available.
Jayasanka UdaraJayasanka Udara
30
This museum is small one in the galle fort that has antient items such as swords pots some accessories made with sea turtle shells :( and Chinese accessories statues plates paintings. Very smal ticket price to enter. Photographs are not allowed inside the museum. But with a permit you can get photos.
Kushani AnushikaKushani Anushika
20
Nearby Attractions Of National Museum Galle
Galle Dutch Fort
Galle Lighthouse
Galle Fort Clock Tower
Cafe 82
The Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
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Address
26H8+HQ6, Church St, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
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Phone
+94 912 232 051
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Website
museum.gov.lk
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The National Museum of Galle is one of the national museums of Sri Lanka. It is located in the oldest remaining Dutch building in the Galle fort, Galle, a single storey colonnaded Dutch building built in 1656 as the commissariat store for the Dutch garrison at the fort.
attractions: Galle Dutch Fort, Galle Lighthouse, Galle Fort Clock Tower, Cafe 82, The Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Galle Fort Attractions & Tours, Maritime Museum, Amangalla, Flag Rock Bastion, Meeran Mosque, restaurants: Pedlar's Inn Cafe and Restaurant, MARU - Galle Fort, The Bungalow Galle Fort - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar., Isle of Gelato, A Minute by Tuk Tuk Restaurant, KiXi Fort Galle, coconut sambol, Ocean Bistro by Starbeans, AQUA Pizza, 1710
