Underwater Museum – Galle is located at a depth of about 50 feet inside the Galle Harbor. All the creations here are made entirely of eco-friendly materials and all the creations are specially designed by the heroic naval personnel. The Underwater Museum Galle has become a flourishing breeding ground for many aquatic creatures and is a testament to the success and hard work executed by the Sri Lanka Navy. You can visit the Galle Museum during the North-East monsoon season.
Depth of the Museum
Underwater Museum of Sri Lanka Galle located 50 Feet / 15 Meters deep sea
Opening Hours
The Galle Underwater Museum is open to the public now and is open 365 days a year. However, it is not recommended to visit from May to September, which is the off-season for the southern coast with rough seas. Visiting the Galle Underwater Museum from November 1st to 30 April each year is recommended.
Who is managing the Underwater Galle Museum?
This was constructed by the Sri Lanka Navy but now this is open to the General public and no direct naval administration is involved. But make sure that you access this area with a registered boating company or diving school since this area is a high-security zone which is under the Southern Naval Command of the Sri Lanka Navy.
How to visit the Underwater Museum in Galle?
This museum is located under 15 Meters deep sea and you must be properly trained by a recognized diving school to visit the underwater museum and must be a PADI Open Water license holder.
