Geoffrey Bawa House No.11
About
Meet Geoffrey Bawa House No.11, a local business in Sri Lanka, operating as a museum at 11, 33rd Lane, Bagatalle Rd, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka.
The museum occupies the former Colombo residence of Geoffrey Bawa, the architect whose work shaped tropical modernism across the island. It is known for preserving the home and studio where Bawa lived and worked. First-time visitors should expect an intimate residential setting rather than a conventional gallery, with rooms arranged around courtyards. A rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 578 reviews places it among the more visited cultural sites in the city.
Opening hours run Mo-Fr 10:00,14:00,15:30; Sa 11:00,16:00; Su 11:00. Five photographs document the property on the venue's listing. The official site, http://www.geoffreybawa.com/, carries further background on the house.
Colombo anchors the island's western coast, and the museum sits within the city's Bagatalle Rd area. On Sri Lanka the southwest coast sees its driest stretch from about December to March, while the east coast suits travel from around May to September. Island cooking leans on spice, with rice and curry, seafood pulled from surrounding waters, and tropical fruit filling most plates. Flights link the island to international routes, roads and railways handle movement on the ground, and Sinhala, Tamil and English are all in daily use. Galle lies south of Colombo for those continuing along the coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours for Geoffrey Bawa House No.11?
Geoffrey Bawa House No.11 opens on Monday to Friday at 10:00, 14:00 and 15:30, on Saturday at 11:00 and 16:00, and on Sunday at 11:00. These timings apply at its address on 33rd Lane, Bagatalle Rd, Colombo 00300.
What kind of business is Geoffrey Bawa House No.11?
Geoffrey Bawa House No.11 is a museum in Sri Lanka, listed under the museum category. It holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 578 reviews, and its website is http://www.geoffreybawa.com/.
What should first-time visitors expect at Geoffrey Bawa House No.11?
First-time visitors to Geoffrey Bawa House No.11 can expect a museum visit at 11, 33rd Lane, Bagatalle Rd, Colombo 00300, with opening hours spread across Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The museum is in Sri Lanka, where the main languages are Sinhala and Tamil, with English widely used.
Where is Geoffrey Bawa House No.11 located in Sri Lanka?
Geoffrey Bawa House No.11 sits at 11, 33rd Lane, Bagatalle Rd, Colombo 00300, on the island of Sri Lanka. Colombo is one of the nearby places to the museum, and the island is served by international flights with domestic transport by road and rail.
Is Geoffrey Bawa House No.11 easy to reach from the main resorts or towns in Sri Lanka?
Geoffrey Bawa House No.11 is in Colombo, which is itself one of the nearby places, and Sri Lanka is served by international flights with domestic transport by road and rail. Other nearby places include Galle, Kandy, Negombo, Bentota, Mirissa, Unawatuna and Arugam Bay.
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