Maritime Archaeology Museum Tourism
Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
The Maritime Archaeology Museum in Galle, Sri Lanka, is a fascinating destination for those interested in the nautical history of the Indian Ocean region. Housed in a 1671 Dutch warehouse within the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the museum presents Sri Lanka's maritime heritage through a variety of artifacts and exhibits. It provides a glimpse into underwater archaeology and showcases relics recovered from shipwrecks and sunken vessels that date back to the 4th century BCE. The collection includes navigation equipment, maritime vessels, artillery pieces, and personal effects of sailors that sailed the waters surrounding the island. The museum also focuses on the biological and geological underwater aspects, offering insight into marine ecosystems and their inhabitants. The artifacts serve as a testament to the ancient trade routes that connected Sri Lanka to the rest of the world. The building itself, restored after the 2004 tsunami, is an example of the region's colonial architecture and offers a window into the past.
Top 5 Reviews on Maritime Archaeology Museum
MWG12
Wrote on 2nd Mar, 2024
Learn About the History of the Area
Contrary to some other views, I found the exhibits to be comprehensive and interesting. The artifacts were interesting although I believe some articles were replicas and could have been so labeled wit..
CHD6265
Wrote on 27th Jan, 2024
Expensive and disinteresting - plus, once again, extorting foreigners
Firstly I would be ok with the 16 fold cost hike for foreigners if this place was remotely interesting. Not only does it lack structure and flow it is utterly boring. The only thing that caught my att..
Anuradha777
Wrote on 21st Jan, 2024
Nice treasure poorly maintained
It’s a big maritime archaeological museum and sheds light on various aspects of marine sources of history. Artefacts and information displayed were interesting, but it needs better maintenance. It was..
petermY2777LY
Wrote on 9th Sep, 2023
National Maritime Archaeological Museum
This is another museum in the Galle Fort. It only opened in 1992 but the building was a Dutch Warehouse from 1671. The adjoining UNESCO Maritime Archaeology Unit was destroyed by the tsunami in 2004
Jeantocal
Wrote on 16th Feb, 2023
Not worth it
Very basic stuff, not much to see, everything spread out to fill up the space. €10 entry fee is asking far to much.
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