Sigiriya Museum
සීගිරිය කෞතුකාගාරය
An archaeological museum at the entrance to Sigiriya, using models, excavated artifacts and replicas of its murals to explain the ancient city and its water gardens.
The museum stands beside the Sigiriya ticket office and was built with Japanese assistance. It covers the historical background of King Kassapa's 5th-century construction of the palace in the sky, planning models of the ancient city and water gardens, excavated pottery and sculptures, and replicas of the famous 'Heavenly Maidens' fresco (flash photography is not allowed on the originals). A visit is usually included in the Sigiriya entry ticket, and seeing the museum before climbing the rock makes the layout of the site much easier to understand. The museum is air-conditioned, making it a good place to escape the midday heat.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Sigiriya
- Pidurangala Rock
- Habarana Village Tour (Hiriwadunna)
- Minneriya National Park
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Namal Uyana
- Ritigala Forest Monastery
- Avukana Buddha Statue