17-05-2025
The Cultural Side of Colombo: A Traveller's Guide to Temples, Museums, and History – Enjoy a fascinating historic and cu
For those visiting Colombo, things to do must include a visit to the Sri Lanka National Museum, also known as the Colombo National Museum. As the largest and most significant museum of Sri Lanka, this museum in the heart of the city is home to about 10,000 exhibits that encompass paintings, historical and religious objects, artefacts, statues, curios and royal regalia like the throne and crown from the last kingdom of the island, Kandy. The stately white building is visually pleasing as you approach, with well-manicured gardens. It is well worth spending time going through the two stories with worthy exhibits on display. The first floor has randomly placed statues, including those of Lord Buddha and other traditional Sri Lankan objects, and the second floor is mostly dedicated to artefacts.
As most of the sites to be explored are around the heart of Colombo, opt for a centrally located property. With numerous options possible for keen visitors, the likes of NH Collection Colombo are preferred due to special offers like direct booking benefits and room options.
