{"id":156103,"date":"2023-06-25T13:28:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-25T07:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=156103"},"modified":"2023-06-28T15:24:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T09:54:48","slug":"national-museum-of-colombo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/national-museum-of-colombo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Definitive Guide To National Museum Of Colombo In Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"

The country of Sri Lanka is home to different cultures and people owing to its colonial past. The capital city, Colombo, thus is home to many European-style buildings and architecture. The National Museum of Colombo<\/strong> in Sri Lanka is one of such places, which is as magnificent in style as it is in function. Read on to know every little detail about the National Museum of Colombo which will help you on your visit to Sri Lanka.<\/em><\/p>\n

About National Museum Of Colombo<\/h2>\n
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Also called the National Museum of Sri Lanka, the museum is housed in a two storeys building. It has a huge, lush, well-maintained, green lawn in front full of banyan trees. The museum also has a statue of Buddha meditating in the lobby. The statue, in fact, dates back to the fourth century, which makes it one of the most well-preserved statues of Buddha in the country. Considered a masterpiece by experts, the statue adds to the vibe of the museum.<\/p>\n

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National Museum Of Colombo: Important Information<\/h2>\n
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The National Museum Of Colombo<\/a> opening hours is 9 AM to 5 PM. It, however, remains closed on public holidays. The National Museum Of Colombo entrance fee is quite varying, it is better to buy the ticket for both the museums, as you will have to pay significantly higher if you buy the tickets separately.<\/p>\n

For SAARC citizens:<\/strong> INR 500\/-
\nFor foreigners:<\/strong> INR 30\/-<\/p>\n

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National Museum Of Colombo: Historical Significance<\/h2>\n
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The National Museum of Colombo was first established in 1877 by Sir William Henry Gregory, who was the British Governor of Ceylon. The museum was built in the Italian style by a PWD architect J. G. Smither and displayed multiple artifacts showcasing the natural as well as cultural past of the country. The construction of National Museum in Colombo was carried out under Wapchie Marikar, who was also the builder of other government buildings of that era like General Post Office in Colombo, Old Town Hall in Pettah, Clock Tower and Victoria Arcade.<\/p>\n

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