Overview
Housed in an enormous 1671 Dutch East India Company warehouse, the Maritime Museum opened in 1992 to trace Sri Lanka's maritime history. Exhibits cover Galle port's trade history, Indian Ocean maritime culture, colonial-era ship models, and marine flora and fauna. The thick walls and high ceilings of the warehouse itself are a fine example of colonial architecture. Admission about LKR 600. Inside Galle Fort near the main gate.
Opening Hours
09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays)
Travel Tips
30 minutes to an hour is enough. A great way to escape the heat mid-walk in Galle Fort.
Hotels near Maritime Museum
Hotels and guesthouses in Galle, Galle Fort, Galle
Other attractions in Galle
Galle Fort
A 16th-century coastal fort built by the Portuguese and expanded by the Dutch - the rampart walk is a highlight.
Galle Lighthouse
A white lighthouse at the fort's tip, a beloved photo spot framed by the Indian Ocean.
Unawatuna Beach
A crescent-shaped beach near Galle, popular for snorkeling and swimming.
Dutch Reformed Church
A Dutch colonial church inside Galle Fort, built in 1755.
Koggala Beach
A quiet beach east of Galle, famous for the traditional stilt fishermen.
Jungle Beach
A hidden beach near Unawatuna, reached through a jungle trail.
Pedlar Street (Fort Boutiques)
A colonial-era street inside Galle Fort lined with boutiques and cafes.