How much time do you need for the Colombo National Museum.
Is one hour enough or should we dedicate an entire morning to see all the artifacts.
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The Colombo National Museum is massive and incredibly dense with historical artifacts. One hour is definitely not enough. You should allocate at least two to three hours to walk through the numerous galleries comfortably without rushing.
The museum covers everything from ancient prehistoric demon masks to the spectacular, jewel encrusted swords and thrones of the Kandyan kings. Arriving right when they open at 9:00 AM ensures you beat the midday heat, as some of the older galleries do not have strong air conditioning.
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Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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