National railway museum

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National railway museum is the national railway museum of Sri Lanka, located in Kadugannawa. The railway museum is owned by Sri Lanka Railways. ()

Local name: ජාතික දුම්රිය කෞතුකාගාරය, කඩුගන්නාවEstablished: 27 December 2014Coordinates: 7°15'27"N, 80°31'15"E

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KandySri Lanka

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National railway museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Botanical Gardens, Embekka Devalaya, Lankatilaka Vihara, National Herbarium of Sri Lanka.

5.2 miE
Sprawling garden with flowers and plants
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandy
133 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka's cultural capital, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kandy is an oasis of lush greenery and vibrant flora. Spread over 147 acres, this park is not only a haven for plant enthusiasts but also a testament to the island's rich botanical...
4.2 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Embekka Devalaya, Kandy
108 min walk • Embekka Devalaya, nestled in the verdant hills of Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a temple that resonates with the artistic and architectural prowess of the ancient Sinhalese civilization. This historic shrine, dedicated to the worship of Mahasen, a local deity identified with...
3.4 miSE
Temple
Lankatilaka Vihara, Kandy
88 min walk • Lankatilaka Vihara is a Buddhist temple situated in Udunuwara of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located on Daulagala road approximately 4 km away from Pilimatalawa junction and a few kilometres from the buddhist temple, Gadaladeniya Vihara. It is considered as the most magnificent architectural edifice created during the Gampola era.
5.2 miE
Park
National Herbarium of Sri Lanka
133 min walk • The National Herbarium at Peradeniya, near Kandy in the Central province of Sri Lanka, was started in about 1821 by Alexander Moon, who was the director of the Botanical Gardens there.
5.2 miE
Library
University of Peradeniya library, Kandy
133 min walk • The University of Peradeniya library is a centrally administered network of libraries in the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. It is considered the oldest academic library in Sri Lanka and one of the largest libraries in Sri Lanka today.
4.6 miW
Temple
Beligammana Raja Maha Vihara
117 min walk • Beligammana Raja Maha Vihara is a Buddhist temple situated in Mawanella, Kegalle District, Sri Lanka. It is lies on the Colombo – Kandy main road, approximately 1 km away from the Mawanella town.
2.4 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Gadaladeniya Vihara, Kandy
62 min walk • Gadaladenyia Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Pilimathalawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located on Gadaladenyia Road, just up from the Gadaladeniya junction of the Colombo - Kandy Road, approximately 12.5 km to the west of Kandy and 3 km from the ancient buddhist temple, Lankatilaka Vihara.
5.3 miE
Universities and schools
University of Peradeniya, Kandy
136 min walk • The University of Peradeniya is a public university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission. It is the largest university in Sri Lanka, which was originally established as the University of Ceylon in 1942.
4.3 miE
Museum
Highway museum complex
111 min walk • Highway museum complex is the Sri Lanka's first highway museum and is located in Kiribathkumbura, Kandy. The museum is maintained by the Road Development Authority.
5.2 miE
7°16'55"N • 80°35'34"E
New Ranweli Spice Garden, Kandy
133 min walk • Garden, Park
5.2 miE
Universities and schools
Faculty of Arts
133 min walk • Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya is the largest single faculty in the entire university system of Sri Lanka.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National railway museum open?

National railway museum is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h