Top rated Museums in Colombo District

Experience the best that Colombo District has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.

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Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
Museum
Operational air base of the Sri Lanka Air Force with history exhibits, vintage aircraft & equipment.
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Geoffrey Bawa's Residence
Museum
Visitors can explore these refined living quarters bought in 1958 by the famed namesake architect.
4.60 (407 reviews)
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Sri Lanka Philatelic Bureau
Museum
👍👍 Not very talkative service. But ok. You can buy stamps of last four years (2014-2018)
4.60 (98 reviews)
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Colombo National Museum
History museum
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture.
4.40 (5.2K reviews)
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Archaeology Museum Kotte
Archaeological museum
👍👍 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.
4.40 (69 reviews)
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Colombo Fort Old Lighthouse & Clock Tower
Historical landmark
👍 The tower was constructed as a clock tower in 1856-57 and completed on the 25 February 1857. The tower was designed by Emily Elizabeth Ward, the wife of Governor Sir Henry George Ward (1797 – 1860). The construction was undertaken by the Public Works Department, under the supervision of Mr John Flem...
4.30 (234 reviews)
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Traditional Puppet Art Museum
Museum
Artful center offering exhibits of traditional Sri Lankan string puppets, plus performances.
4.10 (42 reviews)
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J R Jayawardena Centre, Town Hall
Cultural center
🫤 JRJ Cultural Hall Once upon a time JRJ cultural centre is one of the prestigious locations to arrange family events. However to my total dismay the quality has tremendously dropped with the refurbishment. The lifts are not working. When climbing the upstairs there are glass doors on the left which...
3.90 (1K reviews)
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Colombo Port Maritime Museum
Museum
👍👍 The Colombo Port Maritime Museum also known as the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Maritime Museum is situated on Chaithya Road in Colombo, adjacent to the Colombo Port. It is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The museum building was formerly a Dutch prison and is the only Dutch pe...
3.80 (85 reviews)
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