Established in 1877, Colombo’s National Museum is an eccentric time capsule packed with over 2000 years of Sri Lankan history. Behind its grand white colonial facade lies a treasure vault where ancient stone Buddhas sit just a room away from looted royal gold and grotesque exorcism masks. It is raw, unapologetically old school and utterly fascinating. It holds the keys to decoding the gods, demons and fallen kings that shaped this intriguing and remarkable island nation.