The Colombo Port Maritime Museum also known as the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Maritime Museum is situated on Chaithya Road in Colombo, adjacent to the Colombo Port. It is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The museum building was formerly a Dutch prison and is the only Dutch period building which exists up to date within the Colombo Port area. It was established on August 2003 and displays various artifacts in connection with the history of the port of the country, the maritime industry and the ocean surrounding the country such as model exhibits of ships and sculptures of significant characters such as King Vijeya. The Maritime Museum can be found in the far northern section of the Chaithya Road in Colombo Fort where the road bends around to the Sri Lankan Navy Base. The Road is long so take a Tuktuk and later walk back along the coast. On the bend is the magnificent Sambodhi Chaitya Dagoba that straddles the road. The road is a dead end as the entrance military gates block the road. To the left is a large rectangular block house. It used to be the old Dutch prison built in the late 1600's but now it is home to the Colombo Ports Authority Maritime Museum. It is in the grounds of the temple which I was not expecting. I was looking for a building standing on its own along the side of the road. There is a small fee to go in. It is nice to get out of the sun for a while (or rain if you are unlucky) The Museum tells the story of the origins of Colombo and its maritime and trading history. Whilst most of Europe was living in mud huts with thatched roofs the Sri Lankans in Colombo were busy running an international trading business. Take a historical tour which will leave you spellbound lost in the beauty of the large size painting of the voyages of discoveries by famous men. These voyages have played a significant role in shaping Sri Lanka’s history, culture, and religion. There are also 3D displays of the harbour of Colombo along with paintings of the Colombo fort which depict the European conquests.

Contains a timely history of the country #SriLanka. Visited over 3 times but never bored out..

The Museum tells the story of the origins of Colombo and its maritime and trading history. Whilst most of Europe was living in mud huts with thatched roofs the Sri Lankans in Colombo were busy running an international trading business.The Maritime Museum is open every day from 10am to 7pm.

Colombo Port Maritime Museum is a small museum that is situated in the port sector of central Colombo. Since it's situated off the beaten path, you will probably be alone when you visit. The museum is old and in desperate need of attention, but its almost abandoned state adds a lot to its charm. I was waved right in without payment of an entrance fee. The exhibits give a quick outlook of the many people who landed in Sri Lanka at various times of its history, extending from the arrival of a Bengali prince to the Portuguese, Dutch and British. It also has items and artifacts that are related to sailing and diving.

They describe about port history to visitors

Maritime Museum is the only museum which aware the public on marine biological and anthropological aspects of Southern coastal area. It is located in the old Dutch ware house of the fort of Galle, built in 1671. The museum was open to the public on 9th May 1992. Aftermath of Tsunami on 26th December 2004, the museum was completely destroyed and all the expositions were damaged. Under Sri Lanka – Netherlands Cultural Co-operation Program, the Royal Government of Netherlands provided financial assistance for reconstruction of the Maritime Museum. After 3 years period of reconstruction, now the Maritime Museum has opened to the public. The first gallery depicts the types of watercrafts used in passenger transport and maritime trading in Southern Sri Lanka. The traditional life style of fishing communities and such fishing techniques are displayed with attractive models and replicas. The second Gallery is focused on marine eco systems and their flora and fauna. Models of mangroves, sea shore plants, turtles, sea birds and marine mammals are displayed with their taxonomic details. Specimens of corals, marine shells and some invertebrates can be observed in the exhibition while a large skeleton of a Whale mounted in the roof giving you a wonderful experience. The Maritime Museum is serving as a centre of education for various groups of visitors and researchers of Southern region.

One of small museum govern by Sri Lanka Port Authority where specially dedicated to give idea about the history of ancient Sri Lankan Ship industry. Entrance was free and the place located in Chaithya road. There are display models about ancient ships sails on different eras in history and also has the models of Sri Lankan ports such as Colombo and Hambanthota. Another interesting items display was the items where used in ship industry in history. Can get good idea anout Sri Lankan nautical history by visiting this museum.

Super interesting! I really enjoyed learning about the history of Sri Lanka here. Lots of information is available and you get a real understanding of the importance of the marine history. I was the only person here apart froma local who was passing through and a peacock who curiously walked in :) Right next to Sambodhi Chaithya which I would highly recommend visiting.

A decent museum with minimal archeological value. Contains models of old ships and antique equipment used in the port.No charges to enter.

The Colombo Port Museum also known as the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Maritime Museum Which is situated on Chaithya Road in Colombo (in the far northern section of the Chaithya Road in Colombo Fort where the road bends around to the Sri Lankan Navy Base) It is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. This old Building was build by Dutch. Which as change as museum in early 2000. Worth waiting those who intersected in marine field.

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority Maritime Museum, commonly known as the Colombo Maritime Museum, is located at 19 Chaithya Road, Colombo, adjacent to the Colombo Port. The museum is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

The museum is managed and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority Maritime Museum, commonly known as the Colombo Maritime Museum, is located at No. 19, Chaitanya Road, Colombo, adjacent to the Colombo Port. This museum, where you can get a lot of knowledge, is important for everyone, young and old. A great aid to education and common sense. We are grateful to the Sri Lanka Port Authority for maintaining this.

This museum is not big at all so it’s very easy to finish it within minutes. A lot of information on the maritime history in Sri Lanka. Free entry is a big plus! Make sure you look harder for the gate when you come here because it’s not very straight forward to find this place. It is located with the pagoda so you’re visiting two attractions at once. Not crowded at all too which was perfect!

Visited with the kids.. It is kind of in bad repair and not maintained.. but still they enjoyed and had a good time. It is cool to see the images on second floor or the port in colonial times. Colombo was like this little England. The best part is it is free.. Nice outing with kids

This place provides you the history of Sri Lanka ports and technology used there. Even though it is still under repairs you could enjoy it.

You must visit this place to see the maritime related historical assets In Sri Lanka. One of best place for tourism in Colombo. You have to buy a tickets on the location.

(Translated by Google) Admission is free, the repair is underway, the exposition is not big in the main model, and the figures, really old exhibits, are not so many, but it was still interesting. Nearby there is a Buddhist stupa with a good view of the port. (Original) Вход бесплатный, идет ремонт экспозиция не большая в основном модели, и фигуры, действительно старых экспонатов не так уж и много, но всё равно было интересно. Рядом есть буддисткая ступа с нее открывается хороший вид на порт.

Nice p[lace to visit

Very good place of Colombo habour.. Long history details in that..

Brief summary of the occupiers

Good place

This place is situated next to the Sambodhi stupa and managed by the sri-lankan port Authority. You can get information on the colombo post and the history of the sri-lankan maritime .currently you can visit only the ground flow and others areas ware temporary closed.

There is a variety of marine equipment kept in this museum, no entry fees .

(Translated by Google) The entrance free, the trees of the trees were gone. The history of Sri Lanka is exhibited. (Original) 入場無料、檸檬の木がなってた。 スリランカの歴史が展示してある。

It would be great if some attention is given in maintaining the place!!!

Important museum..

Very well maintained maritime musuem

Loved 🔥

They are not allowing photographs.

It is a pleasant place

It is government property

Good Place and Very good photo shoot

Very good place to visit.

Old & big place.. Marine Informations & History of sri lankan naval routes are displayed in there...

We were told this place is currently closed and yet that is not obvious from the website.

Good collection but presentation and maintenance is worse