20/07/2025
1. National Museum of Galle
🏺 Highlights:
Traditional masks, puppets, and folk art
Dutch-period furniture, jewelry, and old coins
Sri Lankan cultural and colonial exhibits
🏛️ Housed in: The oldest remaining Dutch building in the Fort (built in 1656)
2. Maritime Archaeology Museum
⚓ Highlights:
Artifacts from shipwrecks in the Indian Ocean
800+ year old maps, cannons, sailor tools, and marine fossils
Educational videos on underwater archaeology and naval history
🌊 Great for those interested in ocean exploration and naval battles
3. Historical Mansion Museum
🧳 Highlights:
Privately owned collection of colonial items, antique jewelry, coins, and household items
Live demonstrations of gem cutting
Very interactive—you can touch and feel many artifacts
🏠 Feels like a collector’s attic — perfect for curious minds
4. Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum
🎋 Highlights:
Exhibits on traditional Sri Lankan village life
Folk arts, crafts, agricultural tools, and literary works
Dedicated to Martin Wickramasinghe, a renowned Sri Lankan author
🌿 Set in a peaceful garden setting — very educational and cultural
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