National Puppet Museum

About National Puppet Museum

Housed in Colombo, this museum is dedicated to the art and craft of puppetry as it has developed across Sri Lanka and, more broadly, the region. Visitors can expect to find collections of traditional puppets representing various styles and techniques, accompanied by displays that set the craft in its cultural and historical context. The museum offers an accessible introduction to a performance tradition that has long played a role in local storytelling and ritual life. Those with an interest in folk arts, theatre or craftsmanship will find it a worthwhile stop, and the collections tend to appeal equally to adults and younger visitors. Being situated in Colombo makes it reasonably convenient to reach from many parts of the city.

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