This museum displays marine biological and anthropological aspects of the Southern coast of Sri Lanka. Exhibits marine artefacts that are found during underwater expeditions.Located in the same Dutch warehouse and below the Maritime Archaeology Museum in Galle Fort. Exhibits of marine artifacts recovered in underwater explorations including ship wrecks are show cased in the Museum. There are maps, naval craft, ropes, earthenware, beer mugs, smoking pipes, barrels, vast amount of articles including artillery guns and sailor shoes.The first gallery depicts the traditional life style in Southern Sri Lanka of fishing communities including fishing techniques with attractive models and replicas. The second gallery is focused on marine Eco systems and their flora and fauna. Displays includes mangroves, sea shore plants, corals, marine shells, invertebrates, turtles, sea birds and marine mammals. A full length skeleton of a Bryde’s whale that stranded in 2003 is mounted to the roof.
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