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Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum

The Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum is an expansive house and garden that once belonged to Sri Lanka’s greatest folk author. It has now been converted into a museum that preserves his memories, accomplishments, traditional attire from various regions in Sri Lanka, along with puppets, masks and other intriguing artefacts from the past. The manicured garden and sheds that line one side of it preserve old vehicles and machinery that can’t possibly be found elsewhere.

When planning your excursions around Galle, stop by the museum for a quick tour, as it’s located about 30 minutes away in Koggala.

Nearest City
Galle
Key Highlight
The Museum
Distance from Galle
15.7km

A Look into the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum

  • The drive from Taru Villas’ properties in Galle Fort whether Lighthouse Street, Rampart Street or Seventy 7 at Leyn Baan is roughly 30 minutes.
  • The architecture of the house showcases typical Dutch and traditional village style designs, making it one of the more noticeable properties in the area.
  • During the Second World War, the complex was used as an administrative complex by the RAF, since it was in close proximity to the Koggala Airforce Base.

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