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National Maritime Museum, Galle
In a Dutch warehouse
About National Maritime Museum, Galle
The National Maritime Museum is housed in a long Dutch-period warehouse by the Old Gate of the Fort. Its displays cover the island’s seafaring history and the shipwrecks off Galle.
Why it's on our list
- Dutch warehouse
- Maritime history
- Near the Old Gate
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with National Maritime Museum, Galle before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from National Maritime Museum, Galle are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Pedlar Street250 m3 min walk
- Taxi rank, Pedlar Street300 m4 min walk
Key sights
- Galle Fort300 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Unawatuna3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Mirissa28 kmCar or taxi 88 min
- Bentota beach50 kmCar or taxi 152 min