DUTCH MUSEUM COLOMBO

Built by Thomas Van Rhee, this large building reflects the features of a 17th century Dutch Urban house. It was once used as an arms store of army hospital, police training centre, Pettah post office and telecommunication centre.

In 1971 the building suffered a heavy damage due to heavy monsoon and the building was abandoned. In 1977, a restoration program was initiated to restore the building backed by the Netherlands government and was opened to the public in 1982 as the Colombo Dutch Museum.

The museum displays the Dutch legacy with the artefacts including furniture, ceramics, coins and weaponry, portraying the various facets of contemporary life and culture.