On August 28, 2023, two formal agreements were signed at the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, to facilitate the repatriation of six historically significant artifacts taken by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1765.

Details of the Right to Information Commission .

Six Kandyan artefacts to return home from the Netherlands after more than two centuries .

National Museum Symposium 2024 -Bridging Knowledge Across Time: Shaping Museum for Today and Tomorrow. The National Museum Symposium 2024 was successfully held on August 13th and 14th, 2024, at the Department of National Museums. This brought together researchers from various disciplines, to present their latest findings reflecting its commitment to advancing research and scholarship within the museum community.

The Department of National Museums invites researchers to submit their research papers for publication in Spolia Zeylanica. Do submissions in the following disciplines, Museology, Anthropology, Ethnology, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Entomology. Email your research papers to [email protected]. Ensure your paper meets the required academic standards and format.

The Department of National Museums marked the first working day of 2025 on 1st January 2025 with the hoisting of the National Flag by the Director General, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Subsequently, the Oath of Public Servants was read aloud to reaffirm the dedication and commitment of the staff to their public duties.

The Department of National Museums warmly invites all school children and educational institutions to join our exciting educational programs and activities designed to discover fascinating exhibits in science, history, art, and culture, Participate in workshops and educational activities tailored to young learners, Engage in museum-led programs that combine fun and learning.