National Museum of Galle Tourism

Type of destination: Museum

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

The National Museum of Galle is situated in the historical Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the city of Galle on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Established in 1986, the museum is dedicated to showcasing the cultural heritage of the Southern region of Sri Lanka. The museum is housed in a two-story Dutch colonial building dating back to the 17th century, which was once the commissariat store for the Galle fort. It highlights a range of exhibits from the Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial periods along with traditional cultural artifacts of Sri Lanka. Among its collections, visitors can find antique furniture, china, pottery, weaponry, and numismatics. Traditional masks, wood carvings, and jewelry also depict the rich craftsmanship of the region. The external architecture of the museum displays the typical Dutch colonial style with high walls and large verandas. The museum surroundings are serene, providing a reflective environment to ponder the historical and cultural journey of the area.

Top 5 Reviews on National Museum of Galle

Crispytowel

Wrote on 12th Jun, 2024

You can skip this.

Honestly I feel that I learnt more from reading other people's reviews than at the museum itself. The entrance fee is LKR550 but the interior of the museum has a lack of care. Cobwebs are visible insi..

802RichardP802

Wrote on 2nd Apr, 2024

Some nice artefacts

We came here for a change from wandering around the streets of Galle. Artefacts are nicely exhibited, and there are some great canoes on display. It’s a bit old-fashioned in its approach, and accompan..

Anuradha777

Wrote on 21st Jan, 2024

Very small with a few exhibits

Not worth, as there are only a few artefacts and it’s very small. It was very hot inside, most of the fans were not working, or they were saving on power. After charging an entry fee this much could b..

homebrew_author

Wrote on 16th Jan, 2024

Interesting and free to enter

Very interesting to have a wander around. Some really good displays Courtyard area was peaceful with a working water well. Kitchen area display was interesting, fireplace must have made that room l..

petermY2777LY

Wrote on 8th Sep, 2023

Galle National Museum

Galle National Museum is with the walls of Galle Forte. It is located in the oldest remaining Dutch building in the Galle Fort area. It was built in 1656 as the commissariat store for the Dutch garris..

National Museum of Galle Tourism

National Museum of Galle Tourism

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