Conservation of the Collections of the Archaeological Site Museum of Anuradhapura

This project involves the outfitting of suitable storage and display spaces within a recently restored museum building.

The museum at Anuradhapura preserves more than a thousand stone, bronze, and terra cotta objects, textiles, paintings, and coins as testament to Sri Lanka’s ancient Buddhist heritage. [Photo credit: U.S. Department of State]

Project Details


Location: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Southern Asia, Asia Organiser(s): Department of Archaeology Funder(s): U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Funding received: $150,000 (USD) Commencement Date: 09/2015 Project Status: Completed
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