Top Things to do in Central Province
Top Restaurants in Central Province
The 10 Best Museums in Central Province, Sri Lanka
Discover the best top things to do in Central Province, Sri Lanka including Don Renuka's Art Gallery, Aakarsha Gem House, Karunagama Art Gallery, Tea Plantation Workers Museum and Archive, Pethikada, World Buddhist Museum, Kandy Brasswear Village, Sri Dalada Museum, Oak Ray Tea Factory & Museum, Ceylon Tea Museum.
Restaurants in Central Province
1. Don Renuka's Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is a small studio of the artist Don Renuka. Different styles of artistic talents of the artist can be seen free of charge. Mediums of the paintings are oil and acrylic. Portraits, landscapes and modern arts are exhibited here.
2. Aakarsha Gem House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By ssshaynaaa
Stopped by this great place on our way to Kandy! Shaminda has a wonderful collection of rare and precious gems and stones. He is super generous and knowledgeable and very much passionate about his work. Learned a lot from him and left with a brilliant new collection for a very good price. I highly recommend!
3. Karunagama Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By BackpackofaMillennia - Colombo, Sri Lanka
If you want to have an amazing watercolor painting with the Sri Lankan touch this is the place to go. These paintings are 100% real and will suit any room in your house. This could be the collectible from Sri Lanka that you take home after your visit here, and there is so much variety to choose from starting with railways, landscapes, city lives and Seascapes.............. If you call the number on the site, most of the time there would a good discount and its full worth the price you pay.
4. Tea Plantation Workers Museum and Archive
5. Pethikada
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Hello Everyone Pethikada Paintings and craft gallery gives unique collection of crafts and mostly paintings. What’s very unique about our art is that most of them are traditional paintings. Mostly from Dambulla Cave temple and other heritage sights. And adding to that we have a wonderful collection of frescoes too. Most of paintings are done on well treated wood and we try to keep authentic nature of the paintings as much as we can. Adding further you don’t have to buy anything from us we appreciate even your visit to our place. Because as a traveler if you are interested about art and authentic traditional art of Sri Lanka we highly recommend you to visit our place so we can give you a quality idea of our country’s painting history with examples. Finally our stall is not gigantic as other galleries and craft shops around the island but we can assure you fulfilling experience if you are an art lover.
Reviewed By ajaycmistry
Jagath is a very talented artist who was very friendly and explained all the work he was doing. He showed us his work in stages, discussed the conferences he had attended and explained how he can create custom pieces of work and safely have them shipped abroad for us. His art work was amazing and although we did not purchase anything that day he spent a lot of time with us. Highly recommend visiting and buying something unique from here.
6. World Buddhist Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Sri Dalada Maligawa Established the "World Buddhist Museum" which constitutes the Most adorable exercise in the context of World Buddhism. Awarded 2x Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. NOTE : Entry fee is free of charge only for the visitors who purchased the Temple Ticket. If you are visit the Museum from outside you need to purchase the ticket (Rs. 500).
Reviewed By 83aayeshap - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Detailed, organized and spacious place. There is an entrance fee. Don’t miss out if you are in Kandy, especially if you are visiting “Maligawa”.
7. Kandy Brasswear Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By MaryH3217
This visit was arranged through our hotel in Kandy and was really worth it. Mr Upali and his wife are skilled craftspeople keeping their craft alive. They are also lovely people and a delight to spend an hour with.
8. Sri Dalada Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 148sureshd - Kandy, Sri Lanka
The museum has a valuable collection of ancient artifacts, jewelry, and documents related to the worship of sacred tooth relic and the incumbents and custodians of the temple.
9. Oak Ray Tea Factory & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 228kirstym - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Free entry to the Tea Factory and museum with lovely guides taking you round and explaining how the factory works. A delightful tea room to sample the tea and buy tea and gifts from the factory. The tea room has a balcony the full length of the building overlooking Ramboda falls. Great place for photos. Next to Oak Ray hotel which also overlooks the falls (we didn't stay here, just a stop on the way. Lovely viewpoint at the hotel for more photos. Definitely worth a stop on your way from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya or Ella.
10. Ceylon Tea Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By CSLouter - Amman, Jordan
This quiet museum is a hidden gem!! Absolutely underrated by guide books! It was fascinating to see traditional tea making equipment, and learn the history. Our entrance fee included a complementary guide who was professional and spoke excellent English. We finished with a delicious cup of tea in the café overlooking great views, and buying different types of tea from the shop for our friends and family.
