This handsome, column-fronted museum was originally the 17th-century residence of the Dutch governor. Today, it's undergoing a long overdue renovation (due to finish in 2021), which should put its fascinating collection of Dutch-era artifacts in the spotlight.
History fans may like to note that is was here in 1638 that King Rajasinghe II of the Kingdom of Kandy signed the treaty that opened up Ceylon to the Dutch.
