Sigiriya Museum in Sigiriya

Get a dose of Sri Lankan history, here!

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Jan - Apr
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Rs. 1,980
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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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Sarah's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

Travel Triangle helped us connect with local travel agencies in Sri Lanka which helped us plan our itinerary and trip in a smooth manner

Sarah Mathew Chennai

Abhishek's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

Good Trip , well organised, Special Thanks to Mr Kasun who was with us for 7 days Took gr8 care and was very helpful Gr8 Job guys

Abhishek Laddha New delhi

Kunal's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

Was one of the best experiences so far. The team was extremely responsive and handled last minute changes with ease. They are prompt in there response and always available to assist Strongly recommended for any one travelling to Sri Lanka to make your trip memorable Mirissa sunset Kandy temple Sigiriya climb Negembo stay

Kunal Lonari New delhi

S's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

Our holiday with trip travel hub was good. Efficient service for people in our group wanting a change in itenary at last moment. Travel agent was very accommodating. Gave us good car with driver. Only at Mirissa the room given to us was on 4th floor but no lift facility.

S Roul New delhi

Moushumi's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

I would say my overall trip was fine but there is scope of improvement when it comes to itinerary and planning. We could not cover a lot of points irrespective of the fact we started everyday as early as 9am. We barely got any time to shop in Colombo, in fact Lotus tower was the only place we could vidit after our arrival to Colombo and the cab driver didn't let us shop the next day or on our last day when we headed 5-6 hours early to the airport. The hotels were good except for the fact that two of them had no lifts but we had to climb stairs which was not beforehand. In fact the hotel which had a great view in Kandy, I requested the agent if we could stay there instead of going to Nuwara eliya but since it was last minute it was not acceptable. I would give 3 out 5 as there is scope of having better experience. My best memory is the time we spent in the Millennium elephant orphanage where we fed and bathed the elephant and walked with one.

Moushumi Ghosh Hyderabad

Vipul's 8 days trip to Sigiriya

Trip Travel Hub provided what they promised, good car, good driver which is the most important aspect of the tour. Sachini from Trip Travel hub was in constant touch with us before the journey started, share the details of the vehicle before hand. Doshan during the whole trip was very helpful and guided us through out the trip. Trip travel hub is an agency which can be trusted for Srilanka tours.

Vipul Jain Chennai

Avani's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

The trip was very well planned and the tour guide was really good.

Avani Ac Hyderabad

Alency's 4 days trip to Sigiriya

Hie. It was my first international trip with my frnd . The trip organised was so well. It was in our comfit zone. Did not find any trouble during the trip with the agency, driver dinuka was a gem of a person given to us by the tours. He helped us in many ways. A memorable trip All the places that was adviced to us was good. I liked Kandy a lot

Alency Mumbai

Ramyashri's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

We had our Srilanka trip booked with travel triangle which provided 3 agents who were extremely patient with our itenary requests multiple times with multiple combinations. The Glamour Asia tours Pvt Ltd whose service we availed was extremely good . The booking process right from itenary preparation, initial payment and hotel booking confirmation was given to us in detail.The process of payment at the destination with the agent was easy and seamless. thanks Travel triangle for making the trip memorable and hassle free

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Anusree's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

I traveled with wego lanka on a solo trip from India. I visited pinnawala, Kandy, nuwara eliya and Bentota. Everything thing was very well arranged and executed.. the guide for my trip was Dulanka . He was very friendly, considerate and helpful. All in all had a wonderful trip thanks to wego lanka. highly recommended if you are travelling to Sri Lanka

Anusree Sadanand Mumbai

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FAQ's of Sigiriya

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No, photography is not allowed inside the museum

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

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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