Hidden gems: Museums in Sri Lanka

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Sri Lanka. This list contains 78 places from Museum category.

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THE MUSEUM CINEMAYA
Museum
👍👍 Vintage❤️‍🔥
5.00 (13 reviews)
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W A Silva Museum for Language, Literature and Typography
Museum
👍👍 Only place to see old printing equipment in Colombo. Hope the printing presses were active!
5.00 (12 reviews)
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Peace Temple Bonusta
Museum
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Necro residencies
Museum
👍👍 Great host and hostess. Beware of the dog.
5.00 (7 reviews)
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National Postal Museum
Museum
👍👍 "National Postal Museum. Colombo" Postal Museum Colombo D.R. It is located in Wijewardena Mawatha. This postal museum is run in the post office building located in DR Wijewardena Mawatha. 400 years ago in the 17th century, the postal service in Sri Lanka was started by the Dutch. After the Dutch con...
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Tsunami Memorial Place
Museum
👍👍 Vadamaradcy east memorial place
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Moon Gallery
Museum
5.00 (5 reviews)
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සුමංගල විද්‍යාලය - හැගව
Museum
👍👍 Ancient and historic place which runs as long as Kandyan kingdom days. This is a national heritage location. Good old days climbing along this Kadugannawa road might be tedious task and the place had been used for resting.
5.00 (1 reviews)
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Thewatta Church Museum
Museum
👍👍 Beautiful and calm place ❤️ Recommended for all.
4.90 (54 reviews)
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Ceylon Dreamland Tours
Tour operator
👍👍 Все очень понравилось! Быстро, вовремя, хорошая цена Very good taxi service. On time, quickly, good price
4.90 (12 reviews)
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Gnanabodhi Hermitage
Museum
👍👍 The most valuable place in All Buddhist people...
4.90 (9 reviews)
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Hatthikuchchi pilgrim place
Historical place museum
👍👍 Archaeological site - Haththikuchchiya
4.90 (9 reviews)
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King Ellalan Samathi
Museum
4.90 (9 reviews)
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PALAMPITIYA VIEW POINT
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A viewpoint where you can see a very wide range. This place has attracted many youths and can be seen on Bulathkohupitiya to Dedugala-Dolosbage road. It has a very cold climate like in Nuwara Eliya. But unfortunately, when I last visited there, I saw a lot of rubbish dumped in this place. 😔 Please...
4.80 (106 reviews)
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Kasagala Museum
Museum
4.80 (28 reviews)
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Ariyapala Traditional Masks & Museum
Museum
👍👍 The city of Ambalangoda is well known for its mask museum - Ariyapala Traditional Masks. About 120 unique masks used in traditional dance rituals and religious festivals are on display here. For many centuries, these masks have been an integral part of Sri Lankan culture and folklore. There are thre...
4.80 (28 reviews)
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Taragala Rock,view point
Museum
4.80 (20 reviews)
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Shipwreck MV Thermopylae Sierra
Museum
👍👍 This is an interesting place for a ocean lovers and diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. It’s just 45 minutes drive from the Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka to reach Lunava beach just next to Mount Lavinia hotel where the boat ride is started to reach the ship wreck. It’s a 25 meter depth for diving...
4.80 (17 reviews)
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