About Sigiriya Museum
Sigiriya Museum is managed by the Central Cultural Fund and is known to be the most attractive museum in South Asia. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site which signifies its technological, archaeological and cultural value. The Sigriya Museum consists of total three sections. The first section represents the Prehistoric Sigriya and explains how humans occupied this area 10,000 years ago. The second one is the early Buddhist monastic periods as well as the pre-Kasyapa period. The last one solely represents King Kasyapa, the period was also known as the ‘Golden Age of Sigriya’. To enter this museum you have to pass through a brick tunnel which looks like a replica of the archway of the Sigriya Fortress. You will not need any guide to visit this museum as the galleries contain drawings, photographs which provide enough information.
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Places to Visit near Sigiriya Museum
Sigiriya Craft Village, Central Province
2.4 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
The craft village of Sigriya was established in the year 2003. There are 48 stalls set up for the handicrafts-men of the village of Sigriya. The...
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Sigiriya, Central Province
4.4 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
Sigiriya is one of the most important historical monuments of Sri Lanka. The citadel here is also known as the ‘Lion’s Rock’. Referred by...
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Pidurangala Rock, Central Province
4.6 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
It is said that Pidurangala is has emerged as a rock out of a volcanic activity. It is a huge formation of a rock and is located near Sirigiya...
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Pethikada, Sigiriya, Central Province
7.2 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
Pethikada is one of the most renowned tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. It is actually an award winning gallery consisting of traditional and...
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Wasgamuwa National Park, North Central Province
*18.2 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
Wasgamuwa National Park is a peaceful inland nature reserve, where one is assured to spot large herds of elephants and buffalos. Unlike other...
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The Golden Temple, Dambulla, Central Province
19.1 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
Situated in the central part of Sri Lanka, The Golden Temple of Dambulla or Dambulla Cave temple is regarded as a World Heritage Site of Sri...
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Jathika Namal Uyana, Central Province
28.9 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
The Jathika Namal Uyana is located 7 kms away from Madatugama junction of Colombo- Anuradhapura highway in Sri Lanka. It is the largest ironwood...
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Minneriya National Park, North Central Province
36.9 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
Minneriya National Park is a prominent abode for around 200 native elephants. Though the park is criticized for the poorly maintained roads, those...
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Gal Oya National Park, Uva Province
*70.5 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
Surrounding an enormous reservoir, the Gal Oya National Park is famed for its peaceful and serene surroundings. Distinct from other national...
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Kaludiya Pokuna Forest, North Central Province
71.3 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
Kaludiya Pokuna forest in Kandalama has rich biodiversity and the ruins of ancient time are also scattered here. The forest is renowned for its...
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Mihintale, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
71.9 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
Mihintale, famously known as ‘Cradle of Buddhism’, is a mountain peak located close to the religious center of the country, Anuradhapura. It...
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Jethawanaramaya Stupa, North Central Province
78.8 km from Sigiriya Museum - See map
Jethawanaramaya Stupa, originally 400 feet, was once counted in the list of the tallest monuments of the world and its scale was matched only by...
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