National Museum of Natural History, Colombo explained

National Museum of Natural History
Map Type:	Sri Lanka Colombo Greater
Coordinates:	6.9112°N 79.8611°W
Established:	1986
Location:	Colombo, Sri Lanka
Type:	Natural History
Website:	Department of National Museums website

The National Museum of Natural History is a museum that covers the natural heritage of Sri Lanka. The museum is located closer to the National Museum of Colombo. It was established on September 23, 1986 and became only one museum in Sri Lanka that represents natural history and natural heritage.^[1]

The National Museum of Natural History exhibits rare and threatened with extinction such as natural heritage of plant and animal species endemic to Sri Lanka, over 5,000 specimens of mammals, jurassic period indigenous fossils and various kinds of geological rocks.^[2]

Opening hours

The museum opens from 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM and closes on public holidays.^[3]

See also

• List of museums in Sri Lanka

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Museum of Natural History . Department of National Museums . 21 July 2015.
2. Web site: Our proud heritage . The Sunday Observer (Sri Lanka) . 21 July 2015.
3. Web site: Museum Visit . Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka . 21 July 2015.