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Walisinha Harichandra Museum

Western Province Tourism
Walisinha Harichandra Museum

The Brahmachari Walisinghe Harischandra Museum is located in Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is named after Walisinghe Harischandra (1876-1913), a Buddhist revivalist, social reformer, historian, and author. The museum was established in 1996 and is housed in Harischandra's former residence, Mahagedara, which is managed by the Walisinghe Hariswandra Cultural Centre. Initially managed by the Department of Museums, the museum contains furniture, books, diaries, and personal effects used by Harischandra, along with local objects and artifacts from his era.

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