Wow great place for vacation. Very clean and we can watch lot of things. Lovely museum and wonderful to see so many historical aircraft on display. Staff friendly throughout. Rs200/= only free entry , no queues to get into the various hangers etc. Great history behind each aircraft. Very educational for children as well. Plenty of car park spaces. shop a little see on the expensive side.

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum is Sri Lanka’s only national museum dedicated to the field of aviation as well as the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Situated off Galle Road, Ratmalana, 13Km away from Colombo this is truly an Aviation Museum where the legend of the past lives on.

2022/06/05 New Ticket Price Per Person Adult - LKR : 200/= Kids - LKR : 50/=

SLAF meusium at rathmalana air force camp Ceylon had Royal Air force 102 squadren stationed in Sri Lanka and after the indipendense on 2nd march 1951 Royal Ceylon Air Force was established. First squadren of jet aircrafts DH vampires came from Britain in 1960 which were replaced soon with a squad of 5 jet provest Air crafts. The first helicopter to arrive was the dragonfly Though you may find many aircrafts in display mounted near almost all airforce camps around the island a fine collection of old air crafts and other exibits are set on display at rathmalana. Photo credit of this album goes to one fine srilankan pilot Sandesh Mendis with whom I visited this wonderful place

Well maintained place by Sri Lankans Air force.. located in ratmalana. Friendly staff. For adults 200rs, children 50rs. A very good place to see the variety of defect planes.. and also we can see the flight engine as well. Good for all ages especially children to enjoy the view. (Monday is closed for maintenance)

Awesome place to go with kids. Good collection of vintage flying machines, cars and historical photographs.

A lot of used air crafts on display out side and inside hanger. Recommended place in Sri Lanka to get experience on aircraft industry

Schools must take the students definitely to this place, im sure this place will definitely change the perception about our country. I really love this place and the staff. Informative and peaceful environment too. Thank you for Airforce and government for making something like this.

As an aviation and airwarfare enthusiat I recommend the SLAF Museum as a true hub of knowledge. They have preserved aircraft and maintain them in pristine condition,plus the air movements from SLAF Rathmalana makes the visit even more interesting. The SLAF personal are very helpful and would explain anything. And with the access to number of books and manuals in the library you could always learn something more new about aviation and the history of SLAF and military aviation.

Sri Lanka's largest air force mucium situated at Ratmalana close with the airport public's could get a fantastic experience by seeing the Sri Lanka's air force earlier used air crafts war equipment's etc., Entrence fee,food courts ice-cream all are re available with reasonable prices and amazing explanation guides by the air force stffs.Nice place and well maintained environment. I am excited when I entered the museum.It brought back a lot of memories about the LTTE war. The best experience till they get the chance to experience a real flying airbus.. I give you five stars as the staff were very helpful and understanding. Thankyou once again.

An important place all Sri Lankan’s must visit. You can see lots of old aircrafts belongs to sl Air Force

Really good for aviation enthusiasts, and good to learn some history as well. Now it's open for public after covid period. It's better if they have some people to assist with information through out the museum.

It.s a recommended place to visit kids students that they could gather lots of knowledge in its field. We were lucky to get a SLAF officer for guidance with prior arrangements. But it,s better if SLAF could arrange the same for the general public to get better knowledge. However it,s a valuable please to spend good half-day.

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum offers a captivating journey through aviation history. Diverse exhibits and well-preserved aircraft showcase the nation's air prowess. A must-visit for aviation enthusiasts.

I booked Sri Lanka Air Force Museum for my son`s 2nd birthday shoot. Booking was taken by Officer Mayuranga and he was a very helpful person. very easy to work with them and they gave their maximum support to our photo shoot. thank you for everything Sri Lanka air force.

Such an amazing experience... It was my first time to see a plane in real world... Also there are some food shops you can get some foods to eat and they have a shop that you can buy souvenirs from there..

Have visited with son. Very interesting exhibition. In addition to airplanes there are extra various collections - weapons, cars, truck, engineering vehicles and tools.

More items were there even I didn't think

Nice place wanted to visit for long time. I simply love the way old air crafts are displaying. It's very creative. Wish if there is a proper place for refreshments.

Good place for everyone

(Translated by Google) Sri Lanka has to give back to Japan's nation, Japan. (Original) スリランカは日本の恩国日本も恩返しをしなくてはならない。

Well maintained place that I have come across in Sri Lanka. It's exciting to see all the aircrafts weapons and the equipments. I believe everything here is managed by the airforce and they are doing a excellent job! Worth the visit for you can be abrode few planes and the rest you can in have a very closeup look

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum was established in 1993. It is situated at the Ratmalana International Airport, and maintained by the Sri Lanka Air Force. It houses historic aircraft, vehicles, uniforms and weapons. Notably, it has remnants of Japanese and LTTE aircrafts. This is only museum in Sri Lanka, that related to aviation. After refurbishment in 2009, it was renewed and get attraction.

An excellent place to visit. Tickets are reasonably priced. Special rates for educational visits.

Ticket price is 120/= thats ok But there are no new aircraft models. That is slightly disappointed.

You can see old aircrafts that used by Sri Lanka Air Force.Very beautiful place to take pre shoots and wedding photos. There is a souvenir shop near the museum. You can buy wood air craft structures with stand and wording plate. Air Force plates set, coffee sets, tea cup sets, pens, pen holders, umbrellas are available at the souvenir shop for a reasonable prices.

No needs advance ticket People from army are so helpful. Smiling . Heartfelt. Genuine and classical. First time I experience such good and helpful experience from army people. They are always answering All the quiz and very muck kind. I RECOMMEND this place to all kids in any age and also the adult. Love it ... The yogurt is best which manufacturing in Air force......

A very nice and informative museum. Lots of planes on display and very accessible. Nicely set out in gardens with large shady trees. Good exhibits US $15 entry for non SL residents but they gave us a nice cap each as first time visitors. A good way to spend a couple of hours

It brought back a lot of memories. And we enjoyed as much as the little ones. The best experience till they get the chance to experience a real flying airbus.. I give you five stars as the staff were very helpful and understanding. Thankyou once again.

Place is very important...There are many important exhibits there...But no guides there to explain the same... Specially ,little children just running hear and there no one to explain them about.There are many ponds which kept unattended...It is important to keep eye on your little children..It's better to have some safety assessment done in this place...There was a helicopter experience..It just done without any excitement..I think the demonstrators could have better...There was an old video played about war time,,,but that sinhala was from some old school books no one could understand what that language was... Washrooms are really dirty.. But this place is responsible...This can be improved a lot.

A decent place to go for a family outing. Plenty of things to look at including the airstrip where planes are landing and taking off. There is a play area for kids and plenty of space for them to run around. Also spaces to have a picnic. Unfortunately, no food is sold. There is a structure built for a cafe, bar etc which is not functioning at the moment. There is a good juice bar and a shop that sells Nescafé, soft drinks and ice cream. It's a shame that the Air force is not utilising this location to it's full potential. It will be a great money spinner should the right people with the right vision take over operations. But for the moment it's main attraction is it's lack of crowds which will give visitors room to enjoy the current attractions. Ticket Prices as of 25th February 2024 Adults Rs 200 Children between 6-18 Rs 50 Children below 6 years free Website: https://www.airforcemuseum.lk

Very important information about the history of aircraft can be known. A very important and educational place for children. Friendly service and order is impressive.

Truly gem of a place and a must for aviation enthusiasts and especially kids. Well maintained by the air force and all the personnel working there are super friendly and helpful. They even have a small theater and a simulated flight ride. It also has a really lovely restaurant with a beautiful view overlooking the marsh land (the restaurant though was closed when we were there). You will also come across a lovely labyrinth towards the end of your tour!

Have you ever dremed on be a pilot, Air force officer then, This is a place that you must visit. You can gether many infomation on the subject.. ❤️

One of the Best Place Watching It is Amezing You will be love it ✈ ✈ ✈ Watch slowly there are really beautiful ❤️

Its great experience, lot of aeroplanes to see.

Celebrate vijitha'Ayyas birthday at Cafeteria outdoor area. Nice and calm place, really mind relaxing area for outdoor functions.

Good place to get an idea of airforce history and gain knowledge about old aircrafts.

Everything is perfect.

Good place.but some time don't have lots of crowd with us they skipped to show some items. The theater is hide and very inconvenience to find. If there is a notice it will convenience.

Super place

Sri Lanka's largest air force mucium situated at ratmalana close with the airport public's could get a fantastic experience by seeing the Sri Lanka's air force earlier used air crafts war equipment's etc., Entrence fee,food courts ice-cream all are re available with reasonable prices and amazing explanation guides by the air force stffs.

Nice collection of vintage aircraft

Ticket price for foreigners is 15 USD per person which for Sri Lanka standards is extremely pricey for a museum. I really felt like being taken advantage of and decided not to go inside. I also didn’t want to sponsor the corrupt government during these times of justified civil unrest. #gotagohome I’m sure Sri Lankans pay a much more reasonable price just like at Sigiriya and other tourist attractions managed by the government. The museum itself seemed pretty small and I was told that there were 18 aircrafts in total. 6 of them were standing in sight outside and though these seemed pretty cool, I felt like the ticket price was highly inflated for the experience. On the way back I had to walk for 20 minutes in the blazing heat back to Galle road as there are no tuk-tuks in the area. If you are Sri Lankan and have your own transportation, it might be a fun experience with your kids. I wouldn’t recommend this experience to any tourist though.

If you want to see sri lanka airforce old memories you come and visit.It is placed inside the sri lanka airforce base Rathmalana.but any civilian can visit after buying ticket extra permission not required .very beautiful place due to various trees and gardens

The only air craft museam in Sri Lanka. Open to public except Monday. Highly recommended for school children's. Recomand for everyone as well. Nice location and landscape with lot of historical aircrafts. Snack and soft drink are available inside. Superb service for a cheaper price. Possible to experience mist and fog effect in Sri Lanka. Its very clean and tidy.

Spent more than 4 hours. had amazing time with abandoned planes helicopters and fighter jets. Had tasty foods. Its is located nex to colombo airport so we were able to take rral time airport experience while taking rest in children park. Ticket prices are low. Rs 100 for one local visitor......

Sri Lanka air force museum is one of the best places I have visited, located in air force base Rathmalana. The museum belongs to the Sri Lanka air force. The air force well manages the environment of the museum.

In the outskirts of Colombo, just passing Mount Lavinia is the Ratmalana town – which is where the local Ratmalana Airport is located. Adjoining that is the Sri Lanka Airforce Museum that displays a collection of antique airplanes and helicopters in a park-like area that has clear walking paths and a black and white checked patio. Some of the nicest airplanes can be seen in the hangars. This is a nice getaway when you are with kids on a family tour in Sri Lanka, and also for those airplane fanatics.

Can spend about 2 hours here and see different kinds of aircrafts and go into some planes

Nice place to get some awesome knowledge about sri lankan airforce history.

Well maintained area. You can see some old air planes here. Brief description of these air planes are also displayed so that you can get an understanding about it.

Best place to be in relax and have the knowledge about the Sri Lanka Air Force. well maintaining, friendly staff and there is a gift and Souvenir shop. Reasonable entrance tickets. Foods shops are available at the Museum

As usual we can see. It's actually look like basic level school. Something can see. One old flight saw inside with pilot room. Then flight simulator is there. Theater is there. Me and my bro went there. Only we are two on that place. For we two only, they have saw theatre and flight simulator. They are friendly Air force soldiers.

They take care of the items well. I feel there should be more unique activities to get a better experience. The have some unique vehicles there too. Love the aircrafts there!! Clean, well maintained and respectful soldiers.

Ideal place to visit for those who interesting in aviation history

Great place for family trip.

Best place I have ever travel.it is Srilanka airforce museum which maintains by Srilanka airforce.highly recommend for kids with families.They can enjoy and learn overall air craft processes.nice place to get photos.you can ask any thing from officers and very friendly team.if u plan to spend entire day please bring foods because only snack bars available on there and limited items on there .nice collection of aircraft both passanger and fight jets and helicopters.you can take mi 24 helicopter kfir jet and mig jets nice photos

Thoroughly dissappointed with the way they treat Persons with disabilities,today took my daughter who is on a wheelchair to the museum who went with the School. Eventhough when asked from the relevant authorities, whether prior authorisation is needed to obtain permission for the vehicle to drive in, it has been informed by them that it is not necessary. Hence when I arrived at the place they didn't allow me in and said for me to park the car outside and wheel my daughter All the way to the museum. and kept me at the gate for 30 minutes.

Very nice place, very frindly soldiers here. :-)

Super place. Everyone should visit there as Sri Lankan peoples.

This is the only the place to see the old aircrafts in sri lanka

Nice place to spend time.kids will really admire the place.Clean and well organized and maintain ed

Good place to visit with kids more to learn about Air crafts , have keep at least 3 hours for spend here, there is kids play area (childrens park) & a Snack Bar too, staff was very friendly

Nice place to see old airplane used in Sri lanka.

This is a hidden gem. Nicely maintained old planes. Sri Lanka Air Force Museum is Sri Lanka’s only national museum dedicated to the field of aviation as well as the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Situated off Galle Road, Ratmalana, 13Km away from Colombo this is truly an Aviation Museum where the legendary of the past lives on. Being a custodian of the invaluable historical artefacts, it was modernized and new exhibits and facilities have been added to the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum to make it a very modern museum with up to date facilities. A visit to this establishment will definitely be a unique experience for aviation enthusiasts of all ages. The museum offers a unique insight not only into the history of the SLAF but also a comprehensive picture of aviation in general including the basics of aviation technology. Starting from the Royal Air Force (RAF) operations during the World War II up to the combat operations of the SLAF in the recent past, the museum offers a detailed depiction of the evolution which has shaped the SLAF into a highly successful fighting force as it is today.

You can see how the aviation developed in Sri Lanka Air Force throughout the history. Lot of educational items for the kids and adults. Fighters and transport planes are on the display. For the people love the aero plane engine stuff, there is a whole area of lot of engines. Simulator flight is availble to experience. Also there is a children park.

Good place to visit

helpful Sri Lankan Air Force

Excellent place and the instructor

Very good place

This is the only place in Sri Lanka to visit and understand about various type of aircraft used in Sri Lanka Air Force. Best place to visit with your children. Restaurant and washrooms available. You can buy beautiful monument from Meusium shop.

Awesome

Good experience ❤❤

It is historical place sri lankan air force , so many old ✈ in this place , we can enter those palnes and tuch , lot of childrens are like to visit their , all halls are air conditional and very kind service

Realy nice place to visit

The place is awsome.it is good to gain knowledge about air planes and copters. And it is a good place to take photographs. A good place for wedding pre shoots.❤️

My working place..

Most awaited Museum. Love to go through the history of SLAF.

The place where the past lives in Sri Lanka Air Force....There are lots of aircrafts used by SLAF from Royal Air force period to present. A very sound knowledge can be gained on aircraft, good for kids...

Nice place and well maintained environment. I am excited when I entered the museum. Very low priced tickets. Highly recommended.

Friendly staff. You dont need permission to ise DSLR cameras. Usually you need approx 4-5hrs to complete visit

Use hats in noon. Nice to visit

It just gives you the thrill of man made flying machines! MI-24 fighter helicopter is amazing ! Do step into the Air conditioned Air Force history and commanders history meuseum which gives a glimpse of the war hero pilots and thier stories

Its most suitable place for school childrens and adults for educating of ai crafts

Good

Superb

Many kind of air craft available here

Cool

Air force War Heroes

Great place

A good place to learn about aviation history in Sri Lanka .. Take u r children .. Lot to learn .. The 3D experiences , virual reality and lots of new additions can be done ..

Very good condition and the best

Nice place , good choice for yours wedding pre shoot There are soo many air craft because you can get new experience

Nice museum with lot of stuff to get excited for kids. You will see small planes and helicopters take offs and landings as the run way is next to the museum too. Old vehicles, planes etc and explanes a lot on the history too. Good educational place and njoyed with the kids. There is a cafe inside and good parking space outside. War milestones and aircrafts and there usage nicely explained. Entrance fee is very fair. overall good experience. Recommended.

Very good. I was able to learn a lot of information. The environment is very beautiful. Different shapes from plants. A place where you can gather a lot of valuable information for life.