Sri Lanka

Cultural Highlights

Sri Lanka’s cultural landscape is anchored by the National Museum of Colombo, the island's largest repository of historical artifacts, and the National Museum of Natural History. In Colombo, the lotus-shaped Nelum Pokuna Theatre and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall serve as major venues for arts and diplomacy. Scientific heritage is represented by the National Planetarium and the Air Force Museum. Beyond the capital, the Royal Palace Complex of Kandy reflects monarchical history, while the Vavuniya Archaeological Museum and the Mahatma Gandhi memorial highlight regional significance and shared political legacies.

National Museum of Colombo

The Colombo National Museum, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is a museum in Colombo and the largest in Sri Lanka.

Planetarium

Sri Lanka Planetarium is a public planetarium located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

The Sri Lanka Air Force Museum is the museum of the Sri Lanka Air Force, and its predecessor, the Royal Ceylon Air Force.

Vavuniya Archaeological Museum

Vavuniya Archaeological Museum is a regional museum located in Vavuniya town, Sri Lanka.

Royal Palace Complex of Kandy

The Royal Palace of Kandy, situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a historical complex that served as the official residence for the monarchs of…

Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre

The Nelum Pokuna Theatre is a performing arts centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theatre opened on 15 December 2011.

Bandaranaike International Conference Hall

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to…

The Natural History Museum