Hambantota · Southern
Magampura Ruhunu Heritage Museum
Ruhuna-region history and cultural displays inside the restored old Hambantota Kachcheri building.
Good as a quieter heritage stop in Hambantota; verify current opening days first
Official pricing currently lists Local adult LKR 100 · Foreign adult USD 5; verify before visit
Check the current Department of National Museums schedule before travel; opening days can change
Museum ticket + Hambantota transport; check current official pricing
Before you go
A Hambantota museum presenting the historical and cultural story of the ancient Ruhuna region.
Why this place matters
The museum occupies the restored former Hambantota Kachcheri, a colonial-era administrative building associated with the history of the southern region. Its exhibitions interpret the heritage of ancient Magampura and Ruhuna across prehistoric, historic, colonial and post-independence periods.