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Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum , Weligama
About Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum
A museum created for the greatest Sri Lankan writer of all time! As the name suggests this museum depicts Sri Lanka’s cultural traditions. The house in which Martin Wickramasinghe was born inspired the Martin Wickramasinghe to establish this museum which is surrounded by a restored ecosystem, abundant in bird and plant life. This house and its surroundings bring to life the parts of Koggala vividly described in Wickramasinghe’s writings.
The museum has many things depicting the tools, traditions and cultures of different areas of Sri Lanka and is an insight into the folk life of the yesteryears. This museum was a dream of the author who wanted to capture the technological and cultural artefacts of his childhood. It is maintained by his children and the Wickramasinghe trust has maintained this museum to depict the culture of Sri Lanka and remind the people of their roots.
The museum has a rare collection of artifact, ranging from Buddhist artifacts to those which portray the development of rural technology, various artifacts from folk dances and religious ceremonies. These exhibits are well displayed with description in English. The place also contains chariots, carts, elephant carriages, etc. which were used in earlier times.
The Folk museum is the perfect place to understand Marting Wichramasinghe better and what the place and the local people meant to him. This place will make you understand how it contributed to set ablaze the creative thinking of the author.
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Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna, Southern Province
6.5 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
The Mihiripenna Beach located in Unawatuna is a beautiful beach with lovely, soft sand and clear water. An interesting aspect of this beach is...
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Unawatuna Beach, Southern Province
9.4 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
Located about 5kms east of Galle, the Unawatuna Beach is the most popular beach for independent travellers and is the perfect place to spend a few...
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Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya, Galle, Southern Province
10.6 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
A fine place for temple lovers, the Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya is located just inland from Galle. This is a quiet, rock temple with a 9m...
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Kushtaraja Gala, Southern Province
11.7 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
Kushtaraja Gala or Kushta Raja Gala is the name of a life size carving made on a rock that attracts many locals and travellers. It’s a 383...
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Rumassala Mountain, Southern Province
12.5 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
The beautiful and historical Rumassala Mountain is also called the “Mythical Mountain of Sri Lanka”. Staying true to its acronym, this place...
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Jungle Beach, Unawatuna, Sabaragamuwa Province
12.7 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
The Jungle beach is located between Galle and Unawatuna. This place is less known to tourists and is thus less crowded which makes it appealing...
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Japanese Peace Pagoda (Unawatuna), Southern Province
12.9 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
The Japanese Peace Pagoda is located in the majestic city of Galle, Sri Lanka and is the most peaceful attractions of the city. This place is a...
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National Maritime Museum, Galle, Southern Province
15.4 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
The Maritime Museum in Galle is located on the Old Dutch warehouse of the fort of Galle. This is the only museum which showcases the marine...
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Dutch Reformed Church, Galle, Southern Province
15.5 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
The Dutch Reformed Church completed in 1755, with some resemblance to the ones in Negapatnam and Cochin in India. Built on a site of earlier...
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Black Fort, Galle, Southern Province
15.5 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
Black Fort, also called Zwart Fort, which can be reached after walking along the Galle fort wall is the oldest built bastion by the Portuguese....
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Galle Fort, Southern Province
15.7 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
Located on the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Galle Fort has been declared as the World Heritage Site. Built by the...
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Lighthouse Beach, Galle, Southern Province
15.9 km from Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum - See map
The lighthouse, 18 meters tall, is located at the eastern end of the Galle Fort. It towers on the Point Utrecht Bastion. From here can be viewed...
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