The two upper storeys of this building have been recently organized into a museum exhibiting almost all the donated to the Dalada Maligawa over the centuries. It includes an archival section of rare Ola manuscripts, topographical models, and Royal apparel, life size models of Vikrama Rajasinghe and his queen, busts of past Diyawadana Nilames, diverse antiques and ornaments ritual objects, etc.
International Buddhist Museum is the world's first International Buddhist Museum. It is located next to the National Museum of Kandy and Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
The museum was established with the contributions of 17 countries such as Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Japan, China, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Bhutan, and Afghanistan.
Nestled in the heart of Kandy, the newly opened Wax Museum Kandy Ahelepola Walawwa transforms a historic mansion into an immersive cultural landmark of Sri Lanka. This museum beautifully brings the wonders of the Kandyan Kingdom life through wax artistry, making it a must-visit attraction for both locals & tourists. Also this is a great place where current generation can explore and feel about last Royal Kingdom of Sri Lanka Kandy.
The museum is confronted to visitor walking towardsKing’s palace. The tusker who piously carried thecasket of Sacred Tooth relic for about a half century is afirst rated national asset. The tusker having died onthe6th July 1988, was recreated for exhibition to futuregenerations following the cremation. One finds here allthe records on the tusker, ranging from his birth to enormous service rendered to Dalada Maligawa.
