Archaeology National Museum Kotte

Amazing Experience

Situated in Ethul Kotte, in the heart of our capital, is the E.W. Perera Memorial Kotte Archaeological Museum on land donated by one of Kotte’s greatest sons, E.W. Perera (1875-1953), barrister, elected state counsellor and freedom fighter, also known as ‘The Lion of Kotte.’ It contains a variety of artefacts recovered from Kotte and elsewhere, including various regional flags, local costumes, weapons, pottery, chinaware and a collection of coins and other relics.

An interesting collection of miniature statues is also on display. An ivory Samadhi Buddha, a wooden standing Buddha found near the Kotte Dalada Medura, a limestone Samadhi Buddha, a metal kneeling figure, a female figurine and a bell with a carved handle in the shape of a human figure from the ancient Mahasen Devmedura.

From the later era came coins and coin moulds, rings from Uraketa wells, clay pipes, tiles and strands of hair from some Portuguese individuals who were buried in Kotte, silver wine cup, metal chunam pouches, silver bangles, bead chains, hair ornaments out of turtle shell, a few firearms including a particularly long double-barrelled pistol. Colonial-period clothes are also on display. Long-sleeved white jackets embellished with lace and adorned with floral motifs and many other items of clothing were influenced by the European colonial forces from Portugal, the Netherlands, and Great Britain.

Tour Map

Gallery

Very plain exhibition, but still worth visiting. Not allowed to take pictures. As I am a foreigner any guidance wasn't given, but I had to write my name in a... read more

Natalya de Silva

This small museum, located in an old house, isn't well known and neither is the Kingdom of Kotte. Most of the palace and other structures were destroyed by the Portuguese... read more

Michael Rohan Sourjah
Small but very informative collection.. Visit this place if you are a museum person.. This has a nice collection of old flags in sri lanka. Old textiles and ancient artifacts belongings... read more

Vimansa Vidu

Open everyday except Tuesdays. Closed specially on April 13th,14th and 1st of May. Archeological exhibits of Kotte era can be observed. No entrance fee is charged and the staff is supportive.... read more

Gihan Viraj
Lassana

Disna disna

I think everyone in the area must visit this place.

Kushan Thilanga
Not crowded at all. Good place to study old Sri lankan flags and guns. There is a small archaeology library and book shop.

Ashan Dimal

Memories ❤️ History

Roshan Lakmal
A lot to see though its a small museum.

Srinath Obeysekara

Kotte Museum (Sinhalese: කෝට්ටේ කෞතුකාගාරය) is an archaeological Museum in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka. It is located at Bangala junction in Ethul Kotte, on the Borella-Pitakotte main road. The... read more

Roshan Sanjaya Thrimanna
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Shanu Appu

Few artefacts are available. If you like history it would be fun. No photos allowed unless you have prior approval. Entrance free.

Nisal Perera
Archaeological museum for kotte era. Lots of Man made artifacts represents of kotte kingdom .

SURANGA JAYASINGHE

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Ananda Weerasinghe
A must visit place in Kotte. You can see some valuable antiques. There isn't too much but still I can assure that this place is a must watch location if... read more

Thilina M Liyanage

Nice place

Madura Perera
Best place to enjoy the history of the kingdom of Kotte

Adeesha Dulanjana

Most under visited place in Kotte. It's all about history

Anjula Ranasinghe
Good to have something of the kotte kingdom

Milinda Huruggamuwa

Sacred Kotte kingdom

Irshad Izmath

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