Showcases beautiful art works from the ancient time

This is the place which has all the great stone calving and they are nicely reserved. It is amazing to observe how skilfull they have been on these early days. The most iconic artifact is the lovers statue, which according to the general view of public is a calving of great two lovers, price saliya and his low cast lover Ashokamala for whome he has given up on his throne. This is a historical love story of Sri Lanka

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Must visit because there are ancient statues and things which were designed/created/made 2000 years ago.

Nice place to visit near Anuradhapura sacred city. Collection of Stone , wooden relics , coins and 3D models of relics are available . There is seperate section of stone manuscripts . Supportive staff . Video and discriptive wall hangins available

The old British colonial administration building has recently been renovated and has an interesting collection of artwork, carvings and everyday items from Anuradhapura and other historic sites around Sri Lanka. Exhibits include a restored relic chamber, found during the excavation of the Kantaka Chetiya dagoba at nearby Mihintale, and a large-scale model of Thuparama Dagoba’s vatadage (circular relic house) as it might have been if a wooden roof had existed.

We went to this place on 2024.02.29. Devotional Place in Anuradhapura. It was a family trip. We enjoyed our trip.

Small but very interesting.

Very good introduction for the rest of this World Heritage site. Deeply impressive.

Good but not allowed to take photographs

Most historical place in srilanka

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Archaeological museum..There are sculptures, Ruins,Ancient coins in this museum...We can learn about history of Sri Lanka...👍👍👍👍

I'm proud our ancestors.

rumuniya is a Buddhist temple located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is known for its historical and religious significance, as well as its beautiful rock carvings and sculptures. Here's a brief history of Isurumuniya: Origins and Construction: Isurumuniya is believed to have been built during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (307 BC - 267 BC) or King Kasyapa I (473-491 AD). The temple was initially known as "Isirigama Viharaya," and its name evolved over time to Isurumuniya. Location: Isurumuniya is situated near the Tisawewa (Tissa Tank) in Anuradhapura Significance: The temple is renowned for its rock carvings, sculptures, and its tranquil setting. It is a place of worship and meditation for Buddhists. The rock carvings at Isurumuniya depict various scenes, including the famous "Isurumuni Lovers." This carving shows a couple in an embrace, believed to represent a royal couple or an episode from local folklore. Isurumuni Lovers: The most famous rock carving at Isurumuniya is that of a couple in an affectionate pose. The identity of the couple is uncertain, and various legends surround this carving. Some believe it represents the doomed love affair between a royal prince and a commoner's daughter. Architectural Features: Isurumuniya features a traditional Buddhist architectural style, with a stupa, image houses, and other structures. The temple complex includes a vihara (monastery), which has been a center for Buddhist meditation and worship over the centuries. Cultural and Historical Importance: Isurumuniya is an important site for both historians and Buddhists, offering insights into the ancient history and culture of Sri Lanka. The temple has witnessed the ebb and flow of different dynasties and kingdoms that ruled over Anuradhapura. Restoration and Preservation: Like many ancient sites in Sri Lanka, Isurumuniya has undergone restoration and preservation efforts to protect its structures and carvings. Visitors to Anuradhapura often include Isurumuniya as part of their itinerary to explore the rich cultural and religious heritage of the region. The serene atmosphere and historical significance make it a noteworthy site for those interested in Sri Lanka's ancient past.

We can get easyly historical knowledge

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Interesting story of the Royal family 2200 years ago and the famous lover's statues.

Quite run down with no proper guidance and terrible maintenance.

A must see for anyone visiting Anuradhapura

Good to visit

Isurumuniya Archaeological Museum is a site museum located in Isurumuniya, Sri Lanka. It was established in Isurumuni vihara in 1984. The museum is maintained by Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka. The museum exhibits some valuable pieces of sculptures found in vihara premises. The most famed sculpture amongst them is the Gupta styled carving of Isurumuni lovers which belongs to the 5th century. It is believed to have been found from the royal pleasure garden. The other significant stone sculptures in the museum are the royal court (or the royal family), the Kavata sculptures, Kuvera Triod, Sculptures of Kinnaras and figures of dwarves. many ancient stuff to visit.

The museum houses the famous Isurumuniya Lovers. Tourist will need to buy a ticket to enter the temple/museum premises as the Anuradhapura sacred city ticket does not cover the Isurumuniya temple. Not much information is presented at the museum and it will be worth while to get a registered tour guide for the visit. Inquire about tour guides at the ticket counter.

1700 hundred years old artefacts always are worth visiting. Says something about where we came from.

Can get ideas about Sri Lankan history

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Nice, but I recommend taking a guide.

Best ancient carvings

Historically place

Nicely maintained place with valuable artifacts, mostly stone carvings

It's was just boring nothing exciting. They should have use more visual aid.

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Valuable experience. But no one to explain items. One person is sitting inside museum.

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(Translated by Google) The museum is so-so, there is nothing to watch objectively, most of the exposure is a photo, like a big minus, lack of toilets (Original) Музей так себе, смотреть объективно нечего, большая часть экспозиции это фото, как большой минус, отсутсвие туалетов

Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum is one of the archaeological museums of Sri Lanka. It is situated in the old kachcheri building, between the Brazon palace and Ruwanwelisaya. The museum was established in 1947 under the prime effort of Dr. Senarath Paranavithana.

Good place to visit if you go to Anuradhapura. Now they have open on Sundays also. Very good place for students. You can get a good knowledge of history if you visit there. Camers are not allowed to use inside the museum. Free for locals. Newly renovated.

You cammn witness the glory of the ancient people work over there

Very important place to know about our history.

Close proximity to habitat of the (Panthera pardus kotiya )Sri Lankan Tiger

It's good, but we haven't seen the Christian Cross there.😓

The museum building is currently being renovated. There are stone antiquities in the grounds that you can see, but with very little context. But you can buy the US$25 tickets for Anuradhapura at the gate.

Do not buy the tickets here! It is a tourist scam! We bought the horrendously overpriced tickets for all the sites in anuradhapura here but actually never needed it as all of the sites are actually free! The museum itself is extremely poorly maintained with people burning plastic on the premises. Avoid

Gain your knowledge here.

(Translated by Google) Lots of shell inscriptions (Original) සෙල් ලිපි රාශියක්

Excellent place. Can learn a lot

(Translated by Google) If you go to Anuradhapura it is a good place to visit. It is currently open on Sundays. A very good place for students. If you go there, you can deepen your knowledge of history. The use of cammers in the museum is not permitted. Free for locals. Newly refurbished. (Original) アヌラーダプラに行くなら訪れるのに良い場所です。現在、日曜日も営業しています。学生にはとても良い場所です。そこに行けば歴史についての知識を深めることができます。博物館内でのキャマーの使用は許可されていません。地元の人は無料。新しく改装されました。

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Really well maintained museum with English explanations boards. One of the staff members joined us and explained some of findings. Worth visiting.

Good work for student

It is just ok.

(Translated by Google) Very nice place. (Original) Tempat yang sangat bagus.

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Great collect of ancient srilankan artifacts from Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa eras. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Great collection of ancient artifacts from Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa era.Very friendly & informative staff.

A great museum from stone ages to first world war Armenia. I spent 3h there and i had to run for the last half.

(Translated by Google) She (Original) Ela

It's telling ancient wellness of Sri Lanka

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The best history memories in anuradapura

This is good place to learn about history of sri lanka and so many stelas you can see hear.but in these days(01.06.2019) this place is on a reconstruction.and you can take photos inside

It's under repair and hence not displayed properly.

(Translated by Google) The museum at the temple depicting the life of one of the rulers who ruled these areas 300 years BC, honestly the exhibits gathered here make a really big impression where they show that Europe is not the navel of the world and before European civilizations there lived other which were much more developed in those times if it seems to us worth to see (Original) Muzeum przy świątynne przedstawiające życie jednego z władców który władał tymi terenami 300 lat przed naszą erą powiem szczerze zgromadzone tutaj eksponaty robią naprawdę duże wrażenie gdzie pokazują że Europa to wcale nie jest pępek świata i przed cywilizacjami europejskimi żyły inne które były o wiele bardziej rozwinięte w tamtych czasach jeżeli nam się wydaje warto wejść zobaczyć

This place has under reform.

Many stones with inscriptions in Brahmi , Pali and old Singhalese language found here. Also statues and ancient toilets. However there is no system to explain them to visitors. No notices or guides.