museum · Galle

Also called the National Maritime Archaeology Museum, it fills a long Dutch warehouse built into the ramparts by the Old Gate on Queen's Street. The 2004 tsunami flooded it and destroyed most of the collection. It reopened in 2010 with shipwreck finds from Galle Harbour, ship models, old maps and cannons.

Best time to visit

Midday, to get out of the heat

Typical visit duration

About 1 hour

Tips

Foreigners pay a separate ticket, so bring cash and check opening days before you go. Look up at the Old Gate on your way in for the VOC crest dated 1669.