Museums in Colombo

Colombo represents a mix of cultural history seeped in old-world mansions and modern edifices in the form of markets, malls, beachfront shacks and fine dining restaurants.

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Things To See & Do

National Museum of Colombo

National Museum of Colombo

Largest National Museum
Set up in 1877, the National Museum of Colombo boasts of Italian-style architecture, and houses collections that talk of Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage.

2 to 3 Hours

Suggested Time

Dutch Period Museum

Dutch Period Museum

Historic Dutch Museum
Dating back to 1796, the Dutch Period Museum displays artefacts that offer detailed insights into the history of Colombo when it was a Dutch colony.

2 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Colombo

All year destination

  • JAN-MAR

    Peak Season

  • NOV-DEC

    Moderate Season

  • APR-OCT

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with minimum rainfalls.
  • Things You'll Love:Sightseeing and outdoor activities.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Vesak PoyaMarch

Tamil New YearApril

DeepavaliOctober-November

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Exploring a destination like Colombo

Holiday on your mind? Colombo is an incredible tourist destination for International based travel. Know more about the destination before you plan a perfect trip there.

Top festivals celebrated here are Vesak Poya, Tamil New Year and Deepavali in the months of March, April and October-November respectively. You can visit during these months to enjoy the celebrations! Tourists like to travel to Colombo in January, February and March to enjoy pleasant weather with minimum rainfalls! Even November and December is a preferred time to visit as its a shoulder season offering pleasant temperatures along with humidity and unpredictable rainfalls for tourists. You can enjoy the best of both worlds during this time.

April, May, June, July, August, September and October is the off season for tourism in Colombo. Main things to do in Colombo are Viharamahadevi Park, Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Memorial Hall. Tick all of these off your bucket list to make memories for lifetime. Have a safe trip!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Colombo

For which type of travelling is Colombo a perfect destination?

Colombo is a perfect destination for International themed holidays.

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in Colombo?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Viharamahadevi Park, Gangaramaya Temple, and Independence Memorial Hall when you are in Colombo to make a funfilled vacay.

What are the best places to visit in Colombo?

Colombo has loads of places that you can visit on your vacation. Our recommendation of the best places to visit in Colombo include - Viharamahadevi Park, Gangaramaya Temple, and Independence Memorial Hall. Apart from these, there are multiple other places to visit that you can explore if you are on a longer trip!