Naval Museum was established on 05th September 1999 where “Hoods Tower” close to naval Museum was initiated in accordance with the NAHA 5 memorandum on 10th July 1999. After the victory of the war between Sri Lankan forces and LTTE , this Museum was declared open for the public with the intention of showing the glorious dignity of Sri Lanka NAVY with the selected precious equipment. At present this distinguish inalienable splendid Museum plays a vital role to arrest the attention of the local and foreign tourists. And also it is indeed a pleasurable place where civil personal and school going children are endowed with this charming and attractive Museum. The Naval Dockyard spreads of an area 850 acres .There is an attractive and archaeological value of the land where it spreads 4 ½ acres in the Dockyard premises.
| No | PERIODS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEEK DAYS | 1400 HRS TO 1700 HRS |
| 2 | WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | 0900 HRS TO 1700 HRS |
| 3 | APRIL, AUGUST & DECEMBER SCHOOL VACATION | 0900 HRS TO 1700 HRS |
| Category | sri lankan civilian (rs) | foreigners (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 50 RS | 10$ |
| For children under 06 - 08 | 20 RS | 5$ |
| School children with school uniforms | 10 RS | - |
| The children under 06 years | FREE | FREE |
| All the priest belongs to any religion | FREE | FREE |
| For child Orphanages, Damma School and Preschool children | Those children are permitted with the written approval from the Commander Eastern Naval Area ,when relevant authorities request | - |
| For tri-forces and Police personnel (cladding with uniforms) are allowed to accompany their closest relations | After the written request be made for the Commander Eastern Naval Area ,the approval is granted freely by the Eastern Naval Area | - |
