Sri Lanka Cricket Museum

Sri Lanka Cricket Museum Sri Lanka Cricket Museum Sri Lanka Cricket Museum

The Sri Lanka Cricket Museum, located in Colombo, is a tribute to the nation's cricketing legacy. Opened in 2019, it showcases the evolution of cricket in Sri Lanka, from colonial times to modern-day triumphs on the international stage. The museum is housed within the Sri Lanka Cricket premises at Maitland Place.

Inside, visitors can explore a range of historic memorabilia including trophies, jerseys, photographs, and documents. Notable highlights include the 1996 Cricket World Cup trophy and a Hall of Fame honoring legendary Sri Lankan cricketers. Interactive displays and themed galleries chronicle key moments and achievements in all formats of the game.

The museum attracts cricket fans, students, and tourists eager to understand the cultural and sporting significance of cricket in Sri Lanka. Guided tours offer deeper insights into iconic matches and the personal stories of cricketing heroes who brought pride to the nation.

Open from Monday to Saturday, the museum operates between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Located in central Colombo, it is easily accessible and serves as a meaningful stop for anyone interested in the history, passion, and people behind Sri Lanka’s beloved sport.

Sri Lanka Cricket Museum Sri Lanka Cricket Museum Sri Lanka Cricket Museum

About Colombo District

Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins and a city population of 647,100.The Colombo Metropolitan Region, defined by the districts of Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara, has an estimated population of 5,648,000, and covers an area of 3,694.20 km²

Colombo is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural city. It is the most populous city in Sri Lanka, with 642,163 people living within the city limits. The population of Colombo is a mix of numerous ethnic groups, mainly Sinhalese, Moors and Tamils. There are also small communities of people with Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Malay and Indian origins living in the city, as well as numerous European expatriates.

The great majority of Sri Lankan corporations have their head offices in Colombo. Some of the industries include chemicals, textiles, glass, cement, leather goods, furniture, and jewellery. In the city center is located South Asia's second tallest building - The World Trade Centre.

About Western Province

The Western Province is the most densely populated province of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center. Western Province is divided into 3 main districts called Colombo (642 km²), Gampaha (1,386.6 km²) and Kalutara (1,606 km²) districts. As Sri Lanka's economic hub, all the major local and international corporations have their presence in the city and so do all the major designer and high street retailers, so be ready to indulge in some retail therapy in western province.

Having the highest population in the all the provinces, the almost all the premier educational institutions in the island are located in western province. Universities in the province include the University of Colombo, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Kelaniya, Open University, Sri Lanka, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and University of Moratuwa .Western province has the largest amount of schools in the country, which includes National, Provincial, Private and International schools.

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