The museum is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

[1] The building has been refurbished and renovated to accommodate the artifacts at cost of Rs 25 million,[2] as a result of the concept first presented by the Minister of Ports Development, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction, M. H. M. Ashraff.

[3] Various items of historical significance relating to the ports of the country, it's maritime industry and the ocean around Sri Lanka are on display.

Sculptures of King Vijeya and other significant characters are also on display along with model exhibits of ships.

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