Art & Museums · 10 of the best in Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Museum
Before the climb
About Sigiriya Museum
The museum by the Sigiriya ticket office explains the site before you climb: the history of the fortress, the water gardens, the frescoes and the finds from excavations. Allow half an hour before you set off.
Why it's on our list
- Context before the climb
- Models and finds
- Next to the ticket office
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sigiriya Museum before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Sigiriya Museum are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Sigiriya850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Dambulla cave temple16 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Polonnaruwa27 kmCar or taxi 85 min
- Anuradhapura56 kmCar or taxi 172 min