Colombo’s art scene is hitting different right now. From heritage museums to contemporary hidden gems, the city is a living canvas for our homegrown talent.
If you’re looking for a creative escape, here are must-visit spots for your next art crawl!
1. Geoffrey Bawa Space
Opening hours: Thursday to Saturday, 11.30 am to 5.30 pm
Entrance fee: No charge
Tel: 0114 337 335
Address: 42/1, Horton Place, Colombo 07
Facebook: @Geoffrey Bawa
Instagram: @geoffreybawatrust
Website: https://geoffreybawa.com/bawa-space
2. Colombo National Museum
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm
Entrance fee:
Local child: LKR 60
Local adult: LKR 120
Foreign child: LKR 750
Foreign adult: LKR 1,500
Tel: 0112 695 366
Address: 53, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07
Facebook: @Colombo National Museum
3. The Lionel Wendt Centre for the Arts
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm
Entrance fee: No charge
Tel: 0112 695 794
Address: 18, Premasiri Khemadasa Mawatha, Colombo 07
Facebook: @Lionel Wendt Art Centre
Instagram: @the.wendt
4. Radicle Gallery
Opening hours: Daily, 9 am to 6 pm
Entrance fee: No charge
Tel: 0775 582 166
Address: The De Mel Building, 103, Chatham Street, Colombo 01
Facebook: @Radicle Gallery
Instagram: @radiclegallery
5. Barefoot Gallery Colombo
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6:30 pm
Entrance fee: No charge
Tel: 0112 505 559
Address: 704, Galle Road, Colombo 03
Facebook: @Barefoot Gallery
Instagram: @barefootgallery
6. Sapumal Foundation
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 1 pm
Entrance fee: No charge (only donation)
Tel: 0112 695 731
Address: 32/4, Barnes Place, Colombo 07
Facebook: @Sapumal Foundation
7. Sky Gallery of the Fareed Uduman Artforum
Opening hours: Weekends (during exhibitions only), Weekdays, 10 am to 5 pm
Entrance fee: No charge
Tel: 0777 329 596
Address: 65/9, Bernard Soysa Mawatha, Colombo 05
Facebook: @Fareed Uduman Artforum
Instagram: @fareedudumanartforum
8. Saskia Fernando Gallery
Opening hours: Daily, 10 am to 6 pm
Entrance fee: No charge
Tel: 0117 429 010
Address: 41, Horton Place, Colombo 07 | 138, Galle Road, Colombo 03
Facebook: @Saskia Fernando Gallery
Instagram: @saskiafernandogallery
9. Curado Art Space
Opening hours: Weekdays, 10 am to 5 pm | Weekends, 10 am to 6 pm
Entrance fee: No charge
Tel: 0114 194 533
Address: 302, Park Road, Colombo 05
Facebook: @Curado Art Space
Instagram: @curadoartspace
10. Pixel Bloom
Opening hours: Daily, 9 am to 9 pm
Entrance fee:
Local child – LKR 200
Local adult – LKR 350
Foreign child – 10 USD
Foreign adult – 20 USD
Tel: 0742 019 743
Address: 320, D.R. Wijewardane Mawatha, Colombo 10
Facebook: @Pixel Bloom
Instagram: @pixelbloomclt
11. Colombo Dutch Museum
Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm
Entrance fee:
Local Child – LKR 50
Local Adult– LKR 100
Foreign Child – LKR 300
Foreign Adult – LKR 500
Tel: 0112 448 466
Address: 95, Prince Street, Colombo 11
12. Number 11 – Geoffrey Bawa’s Residence
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 10 am- 11 am | 2 pm – 3.30 pm
Saturday: 11 am – 12 pm | 4 pm – 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 12 pm
Entrance fee:
Local student – LKR 500
Local adult – LKR 2500
Foreign adult – LKR 5000
Tel: 0114 337 335
Address: 11, 33rd Lane, Bagatalle Road, Colombo 03
Facebook: @Geoffrey Bawa
Instagram: @geoffreybawatrust
Website: https://geoffreybawa.com/bawa-space
13. Gallery FourLife
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Entrance fee: No charge
Tel: 0775 804 504
Address: 26, Boteju Road, Colombo 5
Facebook: @Gallery FourLife
Instagram: @galleryfourlifegallery
14. Independence Memorial Museum
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm
Entrance fee:
Local child LKR 25
Local adult – LKR 50
Foreign adult – LKR 500
Tel: 0112 691 825
Address: 7, Independence Ave, Colombo 07
Whether you’re in it for art history, inspiration or to simply admire the spaces, Colombo’s art galleries and Museums are the best places to visit.
Consider this your sign to explore the city’s creative side!
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