Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum
About This Museum
It’s a place that feels less like a museum and more like stepping directly into the pages of a classic Sri Lankan novel. The airy, unassuming house, shaded by sprawling trees, is exactly as the celebrated author Martin Wickramasinghe left it. Inside, you don't just see his writing desk; you feel the quiet presence of a literary life lived fully. The surrounding grounds hum with life, connecting the simple home to the vibrant folk culture that fueled his work.
Collection Highlights
Look for his personal spectacles resting on a manuscript, as if he just stepped away for tea. Beyond his study, the collection opens up into a world of intricate Kandyan masks and beautifully crafted ola-leaf manuscripts, telling stories of island rituals and beliefs.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right on Matara Road in Koggala—just look for the charming house tucked away in a grove of trees. It's a wonderfully peaceful stop to break up a journey along the southern coast.
Architecture & Building
A modest, early 20th-century Sri Lankan manor house, all white walls and terracotta tiles, designed for comfort in a tropical climate rather than for show.
Contact & Location
Address: Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex, Colombo-Matara Road, Koggala, Galle District, Southern Province, 80630, Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 912 283 427
Website: Visit Website
