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“The oldest Kovil (Hindu temple) in Colombo” VirtualTourist.com
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 11 attractions in Colombo
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Traveler Description: This museum of Asian civilizations is one of the oldest in Sri Lanka.
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Attraction type: Specialty museum, History museum
Address: Albert Crescent Colombo
Sri Lanka

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“An ideal place to understand the island’s rich past”
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4 of 5 stars
Udeshika   7 contributions
Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
Apr 15, 2009

The National Museum of Colombo founded in 1877, during the tenure of office of the British Colonial Governor, Sir William Henry Gregory. Sir includes artifacts from archaeological sites all over Sri Lanka displayed according to different Eras/ Kingdoms and going through the many centuries with Sir William's statue at the entrance of the National Museum. Exhibits include The Throne, Sword,... more

“Treasure chest”
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4 of 5 stars
Grizabelle   1 contribution
PNG
Oct 17, 2006
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A visit to the museum will leave tourists in no doubt that Sri Lanka's history is fascinating, and bloody. Much like its present day situation in fact. This museum, while under-resourced due to the drain of the war with the LTTE (Tamil Tigers) on the funds of the government, is full of wonderful treasures, both historical and factual, which will... more

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Albert Crescent, Colombo, Sri Lanka