Museums in Sri Lanka

Museums in Sri Lanka offer a rich insight in to the history and evolution of Sri Lanka as one of the most distinctive countries in the world. As in any other place in the world, one gets to know all about the past of a country through the exhibits housed in the museums. In a way museums are place to get enlightened about a country's heritage. Speaking of heritage, Sri Lanka undoubtedly has several areas of tourist attractions. The museums in the country are dedicated to different themes, or rather the exhibits displayed make us delve deeper in to the relation of sea and the country or the life and times of a past prime minister or the significance of the archaeological findings.

You must not forget to pay a visit to the Bandaranaike Museum which houses some important displays on the life and times of this prime minister who met his end when he was tragically assassinated. Bandaranaike was undoubtedly one of the most noteworthy prime ministers of the country and shaped the path of Sri Lanka's destiny to some extent. You can listen to some of his speeches which are available in the museum. To understand the close relation between Sri Lanka and the sea, explore the National Maritime Museum. Here the exhibits are truly amazing. This museum is located near the old gate of Galle Fort. Exhibits on Maritime trading, fishing and sea life are all displayed here. You can get an idea of what the ships that were wrecked carried with them. Another very interesting place or museum to visit is Galle National Museum. It is in the center of Galle Fort and has a good collection of the weaponry as well as native handicrafts or arts. All the museums in Sri Lanka are for the common man, the curious tourist or the serious student of that particular discipline.