Independence Memorial Museum

Independence Memorial Museum in Colombo, Sri Lanka is located in the basement of the Independence Memorial Hall, Independence Square (formally Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum.[2] The museum was established with the objective honouring national heroes who were instrumental in the country gaining independence from the British Rule. The Museum has a series of busts, display boards depicting the names, images and information of the political leaders, clergy and the lay patriots who were at the centre of the struggle for independence.[3]

Independence Memorial Museum
Entrance of Independence Memorial Museum in the basement of the Independence Memorial Hall
Location in greater Colombo
Established2008[1]
LocationColombo, Sri Lanka
Coordinates6°54′16.5″N 79°52′02.2″E
Websitewww.museum.gov.lk

See also

References
  1. "Independence Square". Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  2. "Independence Memorial Museum". Department of National Museum. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  3. Silva, Dhananjani (8 February 2015). "Independence Memorial Museum". Retrieved 17 July 2015.
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