International Buddhist Museum, Buddhist museum in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
The International Buddhist Museum displays artifacts, scrolls, and artworks representing Buddhist traditions from seventeen Asian countries across two floors and twenty rooms.
Established in 2011, the museum occupies a Victorian-era building that previously functioned as the Kandy Kachcheri during the British colonial period.
The museum exhibits both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions through collections from countries including India, Pakistan, Japan, China, Thailand, and Myanmar.
Located adjacent to the Temple of the Tooth and National Museum of Kandy, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
This institution stands as the first museum globally dedicated to presenting the worldwide expansion and development of Buddhism through time.
Location: Kandy
Inception: 2011
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-19:00
Website: http://ibm.sridaladamaligawa.lk
GPS coordinates: 7.29472,80.64080
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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