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Maritime Museum

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Maritime Museum

Colombo Maritime Museum is located at 19 Chaithya Road, Colombo, adjacent to the Colombo Port. The museum is housed in a former Dutch prison, built in 1676, which is the only surviving Dutch period building within the Colombo Port area. Various items of historical significance relating to the ports of the country, it’s maritime industry and the ocean around Sri Lanka are on display. Sculptures of King Vijeya and other significant characters are also on display along with model exhibits of ships.

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