The Dutch Period Museum, Colombo is an architectural storehouse which is frequented mainly by school groups. A former residence of the Dutch governor, Thomas van Rhae, the Dutch Period Museum became the Colombo seminary in 1696. Later on in 1796, the British undertook the management of site of The Dutch Period Museum, Colombo and converted it into a Military Museum.
Located at the Prince Street in Pettah, The Dutch Period Museum in Colombo has developed into being one of the popular sites which still retains its original splendor. The Dutch style of architecture blended with the Lankan décor makes for a wonderful reminder of the bygone era. The restoration work commenced in 1977 and was completed in 1981 after which it was opened for the public.
Today, The Dutch Period Museum is one of the tourist attractions in Colombo which offers an insight into the different aspects of Dutch lifestyle in Sri Lanka. Tourists can learn about the ex-colonizers and the collection includes period furniture, household items, maps and charts that showcases the period of Dutch colonialism in the Asian country.
Along with the restored Dutch items, the Museum also displays a variety of items displaying the Dutch legacy. These items include coins, arms and artifacts which portray the contemporary life of the colonizers. While these collections are displayed in the upper storey of the two-level structure, the lower level of The Dutch Period Museum is known for displaying grave markers and tombstones belonging to the Dutch.
One very attractive aspect of the hotel is the garden courtyard which surrounds the structure of the Museum. The well-manicured garden bestows a calming ambience to the structure of the museum.
The Dutch Period Museum, Colombo is open throughout the week except on Fridays. The timings of the museum are 9:00am to 5:00pm.
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