Galle · Southern
Galle Maritime Museum
Shipwreck archaeology, maritime trade and coastal history inside Galle Fort.
Easy to combine with a Galle Fort walk; check museum hours first
Official national-museum pricing currently lists Local adult LKR 100 · Foreign adult USD 5; verify before visit
Check the current museum schedule before travel; opening days and holiday closures can change
Museum ticket + Galle transport; check current official pricing
Before you go
A maritime-heritage museum inside Galle Fort’s historic Dutch warehouse.
Why this place matters
Housed in a seventeenth-century Dutch warehouse within Galle Fort, the museum interprets Sri Lanka’s maritime archaeology, historic trade links, shipwreck finds and coastal traditions, adding a deeper layer to a walk around the fort.
Philip Nalangan · CC BY 4.0 Original photo