Museum opening hours - Except Government Public Holidays. 9.00am - 5.00 pm

  • ancient technology museum
    Department of National Museums
    VR Tour         Gallery
  • ancient technology museum
    Department of National Museums
    VR Tour         Gallery
  • ancient technology museum
    Department of National Museums
    VR Tour         Gallery

Ancient technology Museum - Department of National Museums


The tool or strategy used to accomplish a certain activity effectively is called ‘Technology’. Technology is of immense use and more practical in any action when principles of nature are applied. From the inception of humanity, the technology too was improved to the extent that the human brain developed. The development of technology depended mainly on the needs of human beings.

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Tickets - Foreigners

  • Adult

    above age 12

  • LKR: 1200
  • Child

    age 6 to 12

  • LKR: 600
  • Audio Guide

  • LKR:500
  • * Museum is opened to the public all days except Public holidays

    * Museum open to public on Poson full moon poya day
      (03-06-2023)

    • Mission Statement of the Museum


    • Mission of the Museum is collecting museum objects specimens and their models relating to ancient technology of Sri Lanka during pre - historic era to 18th century, documentation, and conservation them for future generation, presenting them to the general public (exhibition) for study, education, research and entertainment purposes of the society maintain a library to accomplish above objectives.

    • on view


    Virtual Tours


    Ancient Statues and Modern art collections during pre - historic era to 18th century of Polonnaruwa

    • VR

      Tour

    • Ground Floor

      Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

      Ancient Statues and Modern art collections during pre - historic era to 18th century of Polonnaruwa

      Ground Floor
    • VR

      Tour

    • First Floor and Library

      Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

      Ancient Statues and Modern art collections and Library

      1st Floor Library
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