Hood's Tower Museum
A museum on a hilltop inside the Naval Dockyard, with panoramic views of Trincomalee's world-famous natural deep-water harbour.
Hood's Tower was built by the British on the high ground of the Naval Dockyard in the late 18th century. It is now an open-air museum of the Sri Lanka Navy, displaying old cannons, ship models and the history of harbour defence. The view from the top is excellent, taking in the winding bays and islands of Trincomalee Bay and making it easy to see why this natural harbour was so hotly contested. The tower sits within the naval dockyard military zone, so visitors must register with their passport. Access restrictions and opening hours follow Navy announcements.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00 (military zone; check on site)
Nearby sights
- Pathirakali Amman Temple
- Marble Beach
- Trincomalee Fish Market
- Fort Frederick
- Koneswaram Temple
- Uppuveli Beach
- Trincomalee War Cemetery
- Kanniya Hot Wells