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Sigiriya Museum in Sigiriya

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About Sigiriya Museum in Sigiriya

Managed by the Central Cultural Fund of Sri Lanka, Sigiriya Museum is a museum of archaeology located in Sigiriya near Sigiriya Rock Palace. Just next to the museum is the ticket counter to the Sigiriya Rock. What happens is that visitors usually choose to climb the rock first and then go to the museum. The climb to the top of the rock is very difficult. By the time people return, they get so exhausted that they don’t visit the museum. It is suggested that visitors go to the museum first and then go climb up the rock. The museum should not be missed out because it is an amazing place to learn about Sri Lankan history and culture.

Sigiriya Museum, Sri Lanka has a reception that you will see just as you enter it. This is not a typical museum reception. It is designed in the form of a gallery which displays photos and videos of Sigiriya and Sri Lanka. The photos and videos change with the changing seasons.

Attractions of Sigiriya Museum

There are 6 galleries in total, each of which displays artifacts and information of different eras. The first gallery details prehistory and prehistoric transformation relating to Sri Lanka. It displays human bones and stone weapons that were discovered in Sri Lanka in the prehistoric era. It also details how metals and iron were used in the civilization and how the civilization turned into an agricultural society over time. The second gallery of the archaeological museum is all about early and late Buddhist monasteries. The third gallery displays artefacts that were found during The Golden Age of Sigiriya.

The fourth gallery details what Sigiriya is most famous for: poetry, paintings and sculptures. Sigiriya is known for having a rich literary history. The fifth gallery depicts foreign trade and the courtly and monastic life. The main display in this gallery is a replica of a profoundly large earring made of gold and other precious stones. The sixth gallery is a very special one; it depicts the history of archaeology in Sri Lanka and is named The Hidden Centuries. The seventh gallery is on the top which you have to access by climbing up a staircase. This gallery is called the Frescoes Gallery and displays a life-sized model of the Sigiriya rock. Here, you will witness the world famous frescoes of Sigiriya apsaras.

So, plan a visit to Sigiriya Museum and get a chance to learn about Sri Lankan history and culture.

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    Santosh Karumanchi

    Hyderabad

    Santosh's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

    I am happy with the arrangements done by the Trip Travel hub company in Sri Lanka, They have provided good hotels and good car to go around. Although they can do a better job with planning the itinerary as we faced dificulty to cover everything that was planned in Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and Ramboda. We
    liked the accomodation provided in Sigirya, Ramboda, Mirissa, but the one in Yala was not that great. The company also should have enquired about our food preferences and planned for restaurants where we could eat proper meals. everyday it was a challenge to find vegetarian restaurent to eat lunch and snacks. The best part of the trip was the hotel Oak Ray Tea Bush, the amazing view from the hotel room was really worth it. Overall the trip was good and satisfactory.
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    Sheetal

    Bangalore

    Sheetal's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

    Dear Team, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the incredible experience we had on our recent Sri Lankan trip. A huge thank you to Ms. Savindi for crafting a fantastic itinerary and accommodating all our custom requests. She was always available clearing all our doub
    ts and customising our needs. Her efforts made the trip truly unforgettable! Kudos to our Tour Guide Mr. Dhananjaya for being super cooperative, flexible, and caring, especially with the kids. His sensitivity and coordination made all the difference. He went above and beyond! And our kids loved his company. Looking forward to planning the next adventure! Wish you all the very best. Best regards, Sheetal
    SS

    Sharma Saumya

    Mumbai

    Sharma's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

    The trip was planned very well by our travel agent -Firaz. Right from the beginning he understood what we exactly wanted and customised the itinerary as per our need. Very well managed trip and would definitely recommend going through him if anyone is planning to visit Srilanka
    SP

    Sivathanu Pillai S

    Thiruvananthapuram

    Sivathanu's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

    Tour emerald were fantastic. The tour agent and their crew did a wonderful job. The stay in Bentota(Rathna Beach Resort) was not upto the mark. Stains in the bed and the toilets were not clean. I had given a poor review in trip advisor for them. Please do not recommend that beach resort for your cli
    ents. Apart from that , it was a wonderful experience.
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    Kishan Karia

    Kishan's 8 days trip to Sigiriya

    We would like to express our sincere thanks to Ms. Dilini for the wonderful arrangements and the care she put into making our trip truly memorable. From start to finish, she supported us patiently at every step and ensured we had the best possible experience in Sri Lanka. Even though we arrived dur
    ing challenging weather conditions, Ms. Dilini and our chauffeur Mr. Chamara made sure that every place we stayed and visited was comfortable and enjoyable. We booked a 10-day Sri Lanka tour with Steeple Tours, and it was an amazing experience. Everything was perfectly planned, from the well-balanced itinerary to the carefully selected hotels, allowing us to enjoy both sightseeing and relaxation. A special thanks to Mr. Chamara, our chauffeur and guide, who was polite, highly experienced, and very understanding of our travel needs. His driving and guidance made our journey smooth and stress-free. The entire team was professional, responsive, and attentive, ensuring a seamless travel experience. We returned with unforgettable memories and are truly grateful to Steeple Tours for making our trip so special. Highly recommended for anyone planning to visit Sri Lanka!
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    Rohit Garate

    Mumbai

    Rohit's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

    We had a wonderful experience in Sri Lanka with Steeple Tours SriLanka and the itinerary provided to us was very well planned and balanced. It covered a perfect mix of nature, culture, wildlife, and leisure, allowing us to truly experience the beauty and diversity of the country without feeling rus
    hed. Each destination was thoughtfully selected, and the sequence of travel was smooth and comfortable. From scenic journeys and national park safaris to historic city tours and relaxing beach time, everything was well organized. The accommodations and activity timings were also managed efficiently, which made the overall journey enjoyable and stress-free. A special mention goes to our driver, Geeth, who was extremely supportive throughout the trip. He was punctual, polite, and very professional. Geeth guided us well at every location, shared helpful local insights, and ensured our safety and comfort at all times. His friendly nature and willingness to help made a big difference to our overall experience. Overall, this itinerary helped us explore Sri Lanka in the best possible way, and we are very satisfied with the arrangements and services provided. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone planning to visit Sri Lanka.
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    Divya P

    New delhi

    Divya's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

    The person who was handling from the travel triangle, she was no help. We have booked trips from travel triangle before they guide you, help you wit any question. Chetna dint do any communication and always asked to talk to the Sri Lanka agent. Which is fine but she was no help at all.
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    Pandhareneelkant

    Bengaluru

    Pandhareneelkant's 4 days trip to Sigiriya

    The initial plans and arrangements looked good. Due to the rains and landslides, the locations were changed. The travel agent probably tried to reorganise things. He was not fully careful in selecting hotels as I had asked for all 5 star hotels. Even if a 4 star should have been chosen after thoroug
    h check. The Bentota stay was a mess. Mirissa was still good. To save money the agent did shabby arrangements not because of time. There were plenty of options. I am not happy with travel triangle for the first time. This must be compensated. Good stay inn Mirissa. Hotel was good though some initial confusion about the package but clarified later. The driver was principally good but not consistent. Young boy, goes away for long in the gaps, every time delayed to return and pick us. Always on the mobile phone. Very insecure driving.
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    Sharad Patwardhan

    Mumbai

    Sharad's 3 days trip to Sigiriya

    Good Arrangements overall. Wish the 3 star hotels were a bit better. They were more like a small family run hotel & did not meet my expectation / imagination (Holiday INN Express is an example of benchmark in my mind). The itinerary was fully packed. We could make it as we chose to drop a couple of
    tick mark places. Otherwise; it could be extremely exhaustive. I recommend that the travel should not exceed 5 Hrs. per day. Otherwise; tourist are on the road most of the time & hotel is just to sleep. The roads are very good & the ride is smooth. However, they are narrow especially while visiting mountain destinations as Kandy & the average distance travelled is not more than 40kms per hour. It was raining after 3:00PM on every day during our visit (14th - 18th Nov). This should be considered while planning. Ideally; the day should end by 5:00PM.
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    Nagapriya Somshekhar Somanhalli

    Bangalore

    Nagapriya's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

    Our driver Mr. Chamith was extremely professional, polite and well behaved. His excellent driving skills and knowledge of the rules made comfortable and hassle free experience for my family. I highly recommend him.

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    FAQs of Sigiriya

    Is photography allowed inside Sigiriya museum?

    No, photography is not allowed inside the museum

    Are there any restaurants near Sigiriya museum?

    Yes there are some restaurants near the museum like Mili’s Restaurant, Nirwana Restaurant, Thai Sewana

    Are there guides in Sigiriya Museum?

    No, there are no guides in the museum because one can easily understand everything by reading the information that is available in the museum in abundance

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