Things to do in Colombo
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R Premadasa Stadium
Duration: Approximately 3-5 hours during match days.
Paid tickets vary based on the match and seating category; start around LKR 1000.
National Museum of Colombo
Duration: More than 2 hours.
Paid. Adult: LKR 200, Children: LKR 100, discounts available for students.
Colombo Lighthouse
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Free. No ticket required for entry.
Colombo Dutch Museum
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Special exhibitions may incur charges.
LeisureWorld Water Park
Duration: 5 hours.
Adult: 3000 LKR, Child: 1500 LKR. Group discounts available.
Viharamahadevi Park
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Free. Special events may have additional costs.
Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Prices vary by event. General category tickets are typically required for entry.

Colombo Rowing Club
Duration: About 2 hours.
Membership fees apply; visiting for events may be free.

Barefoot Gallery
Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours.
Free. Special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.

American Embassy
Duration: 1–2 hours.
Free. Some special events may require advance registration.
Majestic City Colombo
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.
Free entry. Shopping and dining costs vary by store.
Galle Face Green
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Free. Some special events may require a fee.
Dehiwala Zoological Garden
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Adult: 1,000 LKR, Child: 500 LKR. Discounts for students and seniors available.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Duration: 1–2 hours.
Free. No entry fee required for visits.
University of Colombo
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Access to various educational events may require a registration fee.
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Donations are welcome for temple maintenance.
St Lucia's Cathedral
Duration: Around 1 hour.
Free. Donations appreciated for maintenance.
Gangaramaya Temple
Duration: Approximately 1 to 2 hours.
Free. Donations appreciated for temple maintenance.
St Anthony's Shrine
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Donations for maintenance are appreciated.
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka
Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.
Paid. Adults: LKR 100, Children (3-12 years): LKR 50. Discounts available for larger groups.
Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Free. Donations are welcome for temple upkeep and community activities.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Special events may require a paid ticket.
Gem Museum
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. A small museum and gem demonstrations included without charge.
Wolvendaal Church
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Free. Donations are appreciated for maintenance and restoration.
Old Parliament Building
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Free. Access to certain historical exhibitions may require tickets.
St. Thomas Chapel
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Donations are welcomed for maintenance.
J R Jayawardena Centre
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Some special exhibitions and events may require a paid ticket.
Saskia Fernando Gallery
Duration: 1-2 hours is recommended.
Free. Some selected exhibitions and events may incur a fee.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.
Free. Special events may have entry fees.
The Galleries of Sapumal Foundation
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.
Independence Memorial Hall
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.
Free to visit. Special events or exhibitions may require tickets.
Urban Wetland Park
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Free. Some special events may require a paid ticket.
Cathedral of Christ The Living Saviour
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Free. Donations are appreciated but not required.

The Bandaranaike Museum
Duration: About 1-2 hours.
Free. Special exhibitions may incur a fee.
Central Bank Currency Museum
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Some special exhibitions and events may require a paid ticket.
Church of St. Michael & All Angels
Duration: 1 hour.
Free to enter, but donations are appreciated.
Lionel Wendt Theatre
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Entry fees vary by event; some exhibitions may be free.
Ganeshism Studio Gallery
Duration: 1–2 hours.
Free. Yoga classes and sound therapy sessions may require a fee.
Crow Island Beach Park
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.
Free. No charges apply for entry.
Jims Poker Room
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Free. No charges for playing poker games.
Seema Malaka
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.
Free.

Royal Colombo Golf Club
Duration: 3-4 hours.
Membership required. No general public access without a member invitation.

Bally's Casino
Duration: 2–3 hours.
Free entry. No additional costs unless engaging in gaming activities.
St. Anthony's Shrine
Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours.
Free. Donations are accepted.
Shri Ponnambalawaneswaram Kovil
Duration: Approximately 1 to 2 hours.
Free. Donations are welcome for maintenance.

Bellagio Colombo
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.
Free entry. Costs may apply for certain games and dining services.
Beddagana Wetland Park
Duration: More than 2 hours.
Free.

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Maritime Museum
Duration: About 1.5 hours.
Free. Some special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.

Sri Kaileswaram
Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours.
Free entrance; donations appreciated during special events.

Jawatte Jumma Mosque
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours.
Free. Donations for maintenance are welcomed.