Archaeological Museum, Vavuniya

Vavuniya Archaeological Museum is a regional museum located in Vavuniya town, Sri Lanka. It was founded and owned by Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka. This regional museum covers and exhibits archaeological objects that found in Vavuniya area and its surroundings.[1]

Archaeological Museum, Vavuniya
Archaeological Museum, Vavuniya
Location in central Vavuniya
LocationVavuniya, Sri Lanka
Coordinates8°45′30.8″N 80°30′00.2″E
TypeArchaeological
Websitehttp://www.archaeology.gov.lk

The museum has fifth to eighth centuries antiques, statues of Buddha, statues of Hindu goddess and a few Christian object such as baptismal font.[2]

Opening hours

The museum is open from 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM and close on Tuesday and on public holidays. The entrance fee is free. Photography is prohibited unless permission is obtained.[3]

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See also

References
  1. "Vavuniya Museum (Regional)". Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  2. "Christmas in early Sri Lanka". The Island (Sri Lanka). Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  3. "Museum and Art Gallery". Retrieved 18 July 2015.
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