Colombo Dutch Museum
Museum type :
Historical Museum

Established in :
1982

Holidays :
Friday, and all Public Holidays

Visiting Hours :
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Contact No :

Location :
Sri Lanka , Sri Lanka

Display Objects :

  • This building embodies the unique architectural features of a colonial Dutch town house.
  • . furniture, ceramics, coins, arms etc.




Description :

The Colombo Dutch Museum is a historical museum located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was established in the year 1984 and is one of the few surviving Dutch period buildings in the city. The museum is housed in the old Dutch church building, known as the Wolfendhal Dutch Church, which was built in 1749. It is managed by the National Trust of Sri Lanka. The museum showcases a wide variety of artifacts through its diverse collections, which include items from the Dutch colonial period like maps, coins, furniture, and paintings.

It also has a library filled with rare books and manuscripts from the Dutch East India Company. The museum also has an impressive collection of artifacts from the Dutch period such as ceramics, coins, jewelry, furniture, and textiles. One of the most interesting exhibits is a collection of Dutch coins from the 17th and 18th centuries. The museum also offers educational programs and workshops for students, as well as guided tours of the exhibits. The museum also organizes special events and activities related to the Dutch period, such as lectures and walks. The museum is open to the public on weekdays and weekends and entry is free.