museum · Sigiriya

A small archaeological museum by the Sigiriya ticket office, with excavation photographs, finds from the site, models and a short film of how the palace and gardens may have looked.

Best time to visit

Before the climb, to understand the layout

Typical visit duration

30 to 45 minutes

Tips

Access is included with the standard foreigner ticket to Sigiriya. A quick visit first makes the ruins much easier to read.