Travelling History Museum held in Colombo from Aug. 19 to 23
View(s):The ‘It’s About Time’ Travelling History Museum opened its doors to the public this week at the Colombo Public Library from August 19 to 23.
Since its inception in February 2019, the museum has visited 11 towns across 10 districts and seven provinces, including Jaffna, Kandy, Kurunegala, Badulla, Batticaloa, Mannar and Galle.
Drawing on feedback from more than 52,000 visitors, it has been reconceptualised for a renewed visitor experience, the European Union and the Germany Embassy said in a joint media release.
School children in the museum.
‘It’s About Time’ seeks to deepen people’s understanding of Sri Lanka’s post-independence history by encouraging reflection and dialogue on how Sri Lankans remember and relate to their complex and often contested past. Through interactive and multimedia exhibits, visitors are invited to look beyond history books to engage with everyday peoples’ stories. The museum offers a space to explore multiple perspectives of history, reconnect with collective heritage, and consider citizens’ roles in shaping Sri Lanka’s future.
“This travelling museum connects us to the real stories and lived experiences of Sri Lankans, giving us a chance to understand different perspectives. It offers a meaningful space to reflect on how we can build a shared future together,” said EU Ambassador Carmen Moreno.
Emphasising the European Union’s and Germany’s shared commitment to promoting innovative approaches in Sri Lanka for social cohesion, Ms. Sarah Hasselbarth, Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy to Sri Lanka, noted that “this museum invites visitors to engage – through interactive exhibits, asking questions, and reflecting on different perspectives. It opens a space where people can challenge their own assumptions and learn about the experiences of others. In doing so, it transforms history from something distant and static into something living, relevant, and shared”.
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