Abstract:
There are various types of museums in the world and in Sri Lanka, among which
religious museums are one popular and common variety. This research paper describes the
potentials of developing a museum related to Religious history of Sri Lanka. Furthermore, its
importance as an educational centre, as a religious synchronization centre and as a tourist
attraction will also be described through this research. In this study, field research and library
survey methods were used collect the data. Sri Lanka has a rich history ranging from Prehistoric
period to contemporary period and directly connected with various religious
activities. There are multi ethnic and multi religious people in Sri Lankan society.
Sri Lankan culture varied with Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and some other
religions. Throughout these aspects can be recognized that Sri Lanka has diverse of religions.
There are some museums and galleries which exhibits the historical background of single
religious place. But Sri Lanka still lacks a single institution which displays the complete
religious history of Sri Lanka. Through this study can suggest that, a completely new
religious historical museum covering the all religions and all aspects which can provide
tourist attraction, knowledge, practical experiences and religious harmony. Considering the
results of this research could conclude that, it is significant to have one place where the
complete religious history can be experienced and reviewed through the religious
harmonization of Sri Lanka.
