Archaeology National Museum Kotte
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This museum is located in the house of late Mr. E W Perera. The museum has a collection of various artefacts ranging from flags, clothes, coins, pistols, swords, pottery, jewellery, statues, etc. belonging to the 14th - 19th centuries. The museum provides a great insight into the lives of people who lived many centuries ago. The place is well maintained, and we were given an excellent tour with explanations about the important artefacts on display. This is a great place to visit with kids. The museum is open daily except on Tuesdays. Street parking is available.
Thushini GoonewardeneThushini Goonewardene
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This small museum, located in an old house, isn't well known and neither is the Kingdom of Kotte. Most of the palace and other structures were destroyed by the Portuguese but Colombo's ever expanding development has seen further destruction of what was left and even encroachment on the ruins. I couldn't get good photos of the artefacts on display but the posters give a lot of useful information about the Kingdom of Kotte.
Michael Rohan SourjahMichael Rohan Sourjah
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A must visit place in Kotte. You can see some valuable antiques. There isn't too much but still I can assure that this place is a must watch location if you are interested in history. Entrance is totally free and the staff is kind and friendly. ❤️
Thilina M LiyanageThilina M Liyanage
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Open everyday except Tuesdays. Closed specially on April 13th,14th and 1st of May. Archeological exhibits of Kotte era can be observed. No entrance fee is charged and the staff is supportive. There is a archeological publications stall as well.
Gihan VirajGihan Viraj
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A very attractive place for people who seek information. A good collection of artifacts. It’s free and worthwhile visiting. There is a bookshop where you can buy many books published by department of archaeology
Shayan AppuhamyShayan Appuhamy
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Very plain exhibition, but still worth visiting. Not allowed to take pictures. As I am a foreigner any guidance wasn't given, but I had to write my name in a book for visitors. Good thing it's free of charge
Natalya de SilvaNatalya de Silva
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Address
681 Kotte Rd, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte 10100, Sri Lanka
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Kotte Museum is an archaeological Museum in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka. It is located at Bangala junction in Ethul Kotte, on the Borella-Pitakotte main road. The museum serves as the regional museum for Western Province of the country and is maintained by Archaeological department of Sri Lanka.
attractions: Independence Square, Beddagana Wetland Park, Kotte Rampart Wetland Park, National Art Gallery, Seema Malakaya, restaurants: Shanghai Terrace, Ceylon King Restaurant
