Anuradhapura Museum

Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum (Also known as Puravidu Bhavana) is one of the archaeological museums of Sri Lanka.[1] 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.[2] Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum is one of the oldest museum in the Cultural Triangle area[3][4] and it has been proposed to name as the National Museum of the Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka.[1]

Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum
Model of Vatagage of the Thuparama in Anuradhapura
LocationAnuradhapura, Sri Lanka
TypeArchaeological
Websitehttp://www.archaeology.gov.lk

The museum is used to exhibit antiquities found from various regions of Sri Lanka. Such as Buddha statues, inscriptions, drawings, puppets, coins, jewelleries, Beads and other miscellaneous things.[2][5] Among these antiquities there is a model of the Thuparamaya Vatadage and a relic chamber found at Mihintale Kantaka Chetiya Dagoba.[6]

Opening hours

The museum is open from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM. It is closed on Tuesday and every public Holidays.[7]

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See also

References
  1. "Anuradhapura Museum (National)". archaeology.gov.lk. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  2. "Archaeological Museum". tour.lk. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  3. "MUSEUMS IN THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE". mysrilanka.com. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  4. "Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum". ceylonbestholiday4u.lk. Archived from the original on 29 May 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  5. "Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum :Reflecting the rich heritage of the Rajarata". sundayobserver.lk. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  6. "The Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka". mysrilankaholidays.com. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  7. "Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum". srisalike.com. Retrieved 3 July 2015.

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