The National Museum of Ratnapura is housed in the famous 19th-century Ehelepola Walauwa on the Colombo Road in Ratnapura. There is a collection of pre-historic fossils of elephants, rhinoceroses and hippopotamuses found in gem pits from the Balangoda area. There are items of local art and culture such as musical instruments, ...

Housed in the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, this museum holds photographs, objects and documents of the late Prime Minister, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike. Visitors are given the opportunity to listen to recordings of some of his famous speeches.  

The National Museum of Natural History is located in the same premises as the National Museum. This museum depicts the natural heritage of Sri Lanka. It displays birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, botanical plants, gems and geological specimens and other things of interest found in the island.

Visit the Sri Lanka National Maritime Museum in Galle, which can be easily found within the precincts of the Galle Fort and exhibits a wide variety of objects connected with marine biology and botany, and some beautiful diagrams showing local fishing methods, natural coral beds, sea grass beds, deep sea fish and other marine ...

Entrance through Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. English shows on the last Saturday of the month at 1400 hrs. Special shows in English can be arranged for parties of 75 or more. For further information please contact: Planetarium, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.   (Content Source: cockatoo) (Image Source: google)

This is the oldest and largest museum in the country, established in 1877. Through its collections, exhibitions, research and public programmes, the National Museum fosters an appreciation of Sri Lankan art, traditions and cultural heritage. The museum has more than 4.000 palm-leaf manuscripts, ancient and medieval ...