Established 1984 Type Archaeological | ||
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Similar Buduruwagala Museum, Mihintale Museum, Archaeological Museum - Vavuniya, Batticaloa Museum, Folk Museum | ||
Isurumuniya Archaeological Museum is a site museum located in Isurumuniya, Sri Lanka. It was established in Isurumuni vihara in 1984. The museum is maintained by Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka.
The museum exhibits some valuable pieces of sculptures found in vihara premises. The most famed sculpture amongst them is the Gupta styled carving of Isurumuni lovers which belongs to the 5th century. It is believed to have been found from the royal pleasure garden. The other significant stone sculptures in the museum are the royal court (or the royal family), the Kavata sculptures, Kuvera Triod, Sculptures of Kinnaras and figures of dwarves.
Opening hours
The museum is open on all days from 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM and close on public holidays.
References
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