Anuradhapura Museum, Anuradhapura

Name: Anuradhapura Museum
Address: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 25 3856564

#9 among attractions in Anuradhapura

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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. Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum is one of the oldest museum in the Cultural Triangle area and it has been proposed to name as the National Museum of the Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka. ()

Local name: අනුරාධපුර කෞතුකාගාරයCoordinates: 8°20'51"N, 80°23'37"E

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Anuradhapura Sri Lanka

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+94 25 3856564

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Anuradhapura Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Isurumuniya.

~1390 ftNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ruwanwelisaya, Anuradhapura
7 min walk • The Ruwanwelisaya stands as a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual history of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This sacred stupa, enshrined within the ancient city, is one of the most revered Buddhist temples in the country and a pinnacle of architectural grandeur.
0.7 miNE
Stupa known as the world's largest
Jetavanaramaya, Anuradhapura
20 min walk • Jetavanaramaya, a monumental stupa located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is one of the most significant and revered landmarks of the ancient Buddhist world. Constructed in the 3rd century CE during the reign of King Mahasena, it stands as a testament...
~1610 ftSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura
8 min walk • The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, stands as a testament to the island's deep-rooted Buddhist traditions and its reverence for sacred natural sites. This ancient fig tree is not just any tree; it is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world...
0.9 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Isurumuniya, Anuradhapura
24 min walk • Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple situated near to the Tissa Wewa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. There are four carvings of special interest in this Vihara. They are the Isurumuniya Lovers, Elephant Pond and The Royal Family.
0.6 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Thuparamaya, Anuradhapura
15 min walk • Thuparamaya is the first Buddhist temple that was constructed, after the arrival of mahinda thero in Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa.
~1480 ftE
Buddhist architecture, Memorial
Lovamahapaya, Anuradhapura
8 min walk • Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles.
~1910 ftSW
Temple
Mirisawetiya Vihara, Anuradhapura
10 min walk • The Mirisaweti Stupa is a memorial building, a stupa, situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tissa Wewa for a bath leaving the sceptre.
0.7 miW
Buddhist architecture, Memorial
Vessagiriya, Anuradhapura
19 min walk • Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders.
0.4 miS
Temple
Dakkhina Stupa, Anuradhapura
12 min walk • Dakkhina Stupa is a 2nd-century BC large brick Stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Earlier thought to be a monument of King Elara, it was later identified as the Stupa of ancient Dakini Vihara by Senarath Paranavithana with the help of a Brahmi inscription of the 3rd century A.D...
0.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tissa Wewa
19 min walk • Tissa Wewa, an artificial reservoir, was built by Devanampiya Tissa in order to increase the water supply to his capital city of Anuradhapura. Only Panda Wewa and Abhaya Wewa are older. The embankment of Tissa Wewa is 2 miles long and 25 feet high.
1 miN
Park
Mahamevnāwa Gardens
26 min walk • Mahamevnāwa is an ancient park in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It was created by King Mutasiva whose name is in the history as the first king who structured a park. He who was the son of King Pandukabhaya and the father of King Devanampiya Tissa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Anuradhapura Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ruwanwelisaya, Anuradhapura (7 min walk), Lovamahapaya, Anuradhapura (8 min walk), Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura (8 min walk), Mirisawetiya Vihara, Anuradhapura (10 min walk).

How to get to Anuradhapura Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anuradhapura Museum:

Train

Anuradhapura Railway Station (31 min walk)
Anuradhapura School (39 min walk)