In honor of the revered tusker and to revive his distinguished memory

The official website of the Department of National Museums and the KOHA database system were officially launched for public access on March 10, 2026.

The Trilingual Inscription, which has been inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register – 2025, is exhibited at the Transitional Period Gallery of the Colombo National Museum.

Six Kandyan artefacts to return home from the Netherlands after more than two centuries.

The Department of National Museums marked the first working day of 2026 on 1st January with the hoisting of the National Flag by the Director General, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Subsequently, the Oath of Public Servants was read aloud to reaffirm the dedication and commitment of the staff to their public duties.

National Museum Symposium 2024 -Bridging Knowledge Across Time: Shaping Museum for Today and Tomorrow. The National Museum Symposium 2024 was successfully held on August 13th and 14th, 2024, at the Department of National Museums. This brought together researchers from various disciplines, to present their latest findings reflecting its commitment to advancing research and scholarship within the museum community.

The Department of National Museums invites researchers to submit their research papers for publication in Spolia Zeylanica. Do submissions in the following disciplines, Museology, Anthropology, Ethnology, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Entomology. Email your research papers to spoliaszeylanica@gmail.com. Ensure your paper meets the required academic standards and format.

The Department of National Museums warmly invites all school children and educational institutions to join our exciting educational programs and activities designed to discover fascinating exhibits in science, history, art, and culture, Participate in workshops and educational activities tailored to young learners, Engage in museum-led programs that combine fun and learning.

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