Best off the beaten path museums in Galle.

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Michael Q.210 rep1

We have already seen the maritime museum. What other historical spots are hidden away.

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A brilliant hidden gem is the Historical Mansion Museum in Galle Fort. It is a privately owned, completely chaotic collection of colonial antiques, old typewriters, and jewelry, housed in an authentic Dutch courtyard house.

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Kasun D.18920 rep1

Another unique spot is the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum located just a short drive away in Koggala. It offers an incredible, peaceful look into traditional Sri Lankan village life and local agriculture away from the fort crowds.

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