Top Things to do in Southern Province
What to do and see in Southern Province, Sri Lanka: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Province, Sri Lanka including Genuine Batik, Indika Art Gallery, Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex, Sk Swarnakala, EXOTIC ROOTS, Saffron Robes, Sri Vijayarama Viharaya, Art Batiks, Community Tsunami Museum, Magampura Ruhunu Heritage Museum.
Restaurants in Southern Province
1. Genuine Batik
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By A1482WMnaomib
Genuine Batik is an unique art gallery with a great variety of batiks created by Mr.J.Hirantha Wimalarathne. I'm truely impressed by his talent and workshop. Mr. Hirantha is full of passion and he is eager to explain the technique he is using and he can show you around his workshop if you are even more interested in numerous steps required to create a batik. You can buy not only batiks different in size and colours but also tableclothes, shirts, bags and dresses. It's a great gallery situated in a beautiful garden.
2. Indika Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Captain_Meg78 - Colombo, Sri Lanka
We made our way down to Tangalle specifically to visit this small gallery. The artist is incredibly friendly and talented. He has been recognized within Sri Lanka and has won an international award. His shop was affected by the 2004 Tsunami; he lost 160 paintings. You can see several paintings hanging in the gallery that were recovered after the disaster. We bought two paintings that we felt epitomized our trip to Sri Lanka. Definitely worth a visit if you're in you're in the area.
3. Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By sunilf2020
Interesting place for a visit. The museum tells a lot about Sri Lankan Heritage. The house of the famous author is pretty Interesting.Really enjoyed the visit
4. Sk Swarnakala
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
5. EXOTIC ROOTS
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
EXOTIC ROOTS opened in 1996. Now located in a light filled colonial era Dutch building on Light House Street in the historic town of Galle Fort. Home to a store, cafe, gallery and performance space. The products in the store are carefully curated, pieces that were made by hand and by heart. Carrying everything from, art, jewellery, home decor and clothing. A family owned business of French and Sri Lankan heritage, run by the artists, mother-daughter trio of Catherine, Asia and Inca. Their work is available in the shop and ranges from paintings, prints and hand made painted terracotta pottery. Held together by Catherine H (the founder's) creative vision. It is warm, vibrant, refined, with a tasteful range of products. Combining the traditional with new that celebrates an exciting design focus that captures the exceptional creative skills of Sri Lanka and Asia.
Reviewed By ariana_kertesz - Sydney, Australia
Cute and chilled little cafe at the back of an arts and clothing store. You have to try their “famous Iced tea” - Best refreshing iced tea around!
6. Saffron Robes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By 487infinityh
I buy there masks, luxury paintings, can use visa/mc. Very friendly stuff and music... 4 floors, with terrase with sea view.
7. Sri Vijayarama Viharaya
8. Art Batiks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
We are based in the centre of Matara town, and are open everyday of the week. We sell reasonably-priced high quality batiks including wall-hangings, table clothes and batik cards. All products are made by us. Come to find out more about us. Look forward to seeing you soon!
9. Community Tsunami Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 671 reviews
Community Tsunami Museum is aimed educating communities on Tsunami and preserve the memories of 2004 Tsunami. This museum is the continuation of the efforts of Third Wave Volunteers lead by Dr. Alison Thompson (author of The Third Wave - A volunteer Story and the director of Film Third Wave). This museum will take you a touching journey through science and history of 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
Reviewed By Drbigloveuk
We walked here from hikkaduwa which is worth doing just to see the comings and goings. The museum has an informative section upon entering which talks you through the history and geology of both Sri Lanka and the cause of tsumani. The rest of the museum is dedicated to photographs of the tradegy. Be warned, some are graphic but that is the reality of the situation Two vey informative museum workers guided us around the display. They were both local villagers one of whom was just five at the time of the disaster. They are able to describe all the photos, identify many of the subjects and inform you of their personal experiences. A very informative, sad and thought provoking tour that must be done by all.
10. Magampura Ruhunu Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 307kamalp - Byron Bay, Australia
A visit to the southern province of Sri Lanka may not be complete without a glimpse to its archaeology, heritage, tradition and history. Magampura Ruhunu Heritage museum gives a condensed dose of information to appreciate the ancient kingdom of Ruhuna. Museum is setup in the old Kachcheri premises (governing centre) operated by the British during their rule of Sri Lanka. The old building has been beautifully renovated and conserved and fits very well for such a museum. Even though the place is not filled with ancient artefacts; the replicas, drawings, digital presentations takes the visitor through a journey that is well worth. Ruhuna has so much of lesser known archaeological sites such as Ramba Vihara, Godawaya, Kasagala, Naigala etc. which are fascinating.
