Shangri-La Colombo is a luxury hotel in the heart of Colombo, offering stunning ocean views, world-class dining, and direct access to One Galle Face Mall. It blends modern elegance with Sri Lankan charm, making it ideal for business, leisure, and events.

The Dambulla Museum of Wall Paintings, located near the Rangiri Dambulla Raja Maha Vihara, is Sri Lanka’s only museum dedicated to cave and wall paintings. Established in 2003, it showcases the evolution of Sri Lankan mural art, from prehistoric cave drawings to modern temple murals. The museum plays a vital role in preserving and studying ancient paintings, including those from the Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Kandyan periods.

The Wildlife Museum is located in Giritale, Polonnaruwa, within the Giritale National Wildlife Research and Training Centre. Opened in 2010 by the Department of Wildlife Conservation, it is Sri Lanka’s first museum dedicated to wildlife history. The museum features replicas of indigenous and foreign animals, including elephant, leopard, monkey, deer skeletons, and rare specimens like the black leopard from Sinharaja. Visitors can explore exhibits showcasing butterflies, birds, insects, and oceanic mammals, offering a unique insight into Sri Lanka’s biodiversity and conservation efforts.

National Museum of Ratnapura -Ehalepola Walawwa

The National Museum of Ratnapura, housed in the historic Ehelepola Walauwa, showcases the rich heritage of Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa Province. Opened in 1988, the museum features exhibits on prehistoric archaeology, natural history, geology, anthropology, and zoology. Highlights include traditional Kandyan jewelry, ancient weaponry, fossils of extinct animals, and a paleo-biodiversity park with life-sized sculptures of species believed to have once roamed the region.

Located within Galle Fort, the Maritime Archaeology Museum is housed in a 1671 Dutch warehouse and showcases Sri Lanka’s maritime heritage. It features shipwreck artifacts, naval equipment, ancient maps, and maritime trade relics, offering insights into underwater archaeology and the island’s seafaring history. The museum was restored after the 2004 tsunami with support from the Netherlands and reopened in 2010.