See

Museums

Buddha Statues at Seema Malakaya, Colombo

The National Museum of Colombo, Cinnamon Gardens. ☎ +94 11 269-4767. Closed Fridays and all public holidays. 09:00-17:00. Also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, it is the largest museum in Colombo. Among its exhibits, it contains regalia of the 17th century Kandyan Kings. LKR500 entrance fee and LKR250 for photography pass.

The Natural History Museum- Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Cinnamon Gardens ☎ +94 11 269-1399. Closed Fridays and all public holidays. 09:00-17:00. This museum features Sri Lanka's floral and fauna in dioramas.

The Dutch Period Museum- 95 Prince Street, Pettah. ☎ +94 11 244-8466. Closed Fridays and all public holidays. 09:00-17:00. Historical museum documenting Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka. Houses Dutch-inspired artifacts.

Galleries

The Sapumal Foundation- 32/4 Barnes Place. ☎ +94 11 269-5731. The Sapumal Foundation was once home to the late Harry Pieris. Visitors are able to see his studio and art materials that have been left undisturbed over the years. This gallery also contains 200 paintings that follow the development of Sri Lankan art. Special art classes are also available at the gallery.

The Lionel Wendt Memorial Art Centre- 18 Guilford Crescent. M-F 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:00. ☎ +94 11 269-5794. The Art Center provides a multi-functional creative experience with exhibitions, art shows and stage events. Visitors to the art center are also able to purchase various antiques as well as paintings and crafts by contemporary Sri Lankan artists.