| Dutch
Period Museum
Built during the second half of the 17th century as the
residence of Count August van Ranzow, the Dutch East India
Company's governor in Colombo, this attractive old building
at 95 Prince Street is one of the few sur- viving remnants
of Colombo's Dutch colonial heritage. On the fringes of
Pettah, it is surrounded by market stalls and antique shops.
Its rather chaotic collection includes coins, weapons, pottery,
portraits and furniture from the period of Dutch rule, and
also traces the descent of the dwindling 'Burgher' community.
Open : saturday - Thursday
Time : 09:00-17:00. |
