Lanka Mangrove Museum

The Lanka Mangrove Museum is a dedicated environmental education center focused on preserving and promoting the rich biodiversity of Sri Lanka’s mangrove ecosystems. Located near the vibrant wetlands, the museum offers interactive exhibits, guided tours, and educational resources that showcase the ecological significance of mangroves and their role in coastal resilience.

Dr. Gunawardana is widely recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s foremost experts in environmental laws and regulations, natural resource management, biodiversity-related international conventions, intellectual property rights, and bioethics. He is also celebrated for his unwavering advocacy in wildlife conservation and environmental protection, dedicating decades of his career to raising awareness and protecting Sri Lanka’s natural heritage.

Renowned Environmentalist Dr. Jagath Gunawardana Visits the Lanka Mangrove Museum

The Lanka Mangrove Museum was honored to welcome Dr. Jagath Gunawardana and his family today.
Dr. Gunawardana is widely recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s foremost experts in environmental laws and regulations, natural resource management, biodiversity-related international conventions, intellectual property rights, and bioethics.

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On 13th August, the Children’s Society of the Madampe Divisional Secretariat, known as "ලමා සබාව", visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum. During their visit, the children had the opportunity to explore the museum’s interactive exhibits, which showcase the rich biodiversity and ecological importance of mangrove forests.

Children’s Society from Madampe Divisional Secretariat Visits the Lanka Mangrove Museum

On 13th August, the Children’s Society of the Madampe Divisional Secretariat, known as “ලමා සබාව”, visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum.
During their visit, the children had the opportunity to explore the museum’s interactive exhibits, which showcase the rich biodiversity and ecological importance of mangrove forests.

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MSc students in Environmental Science from The Open University of Sri Lanka visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum, accompanied by Dr. D.D. Gihan Dahanayake, a lecturer from the Department of Zoology at the university. During their visit, the students explored the museum’s interactive exhibits and gained valuable insights into the ecological importance of mangroves. They learned about mangrove biodiversity, conservation challenges, and the role these vital ecosystems play in protecting coastlines and supporting marine life.

MSc students in Environmental Science from The Open University of Sri Lanka visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum, accompanied by Dr. D.D. Gihan Dahanayake

MSc Environmental Science Students Visit Lanka Mangrove Museum MSc students in Environmental Science from The Open University of Sri Lanka visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum, accompanied by Dr. D.D. Gihan Dahanayake, a lecturer from the Department of Zoology at the university. During their visit, the students explored the museum’s interactive exhibits and gained valuable insights

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On August 6, 2025, a group of enthusiastic students from K/Hewaheta Central College, Mahanuwara, visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum as part of their educational field trip. The visit provided an immersive experience into the world of mangrove ecosystems and their importance in environmental conservation.

Students from K/Hewaheta Central College, Mahanuwara Explore Mangrove Conservation at Lanka Mangrove Museum

On August 6, 2025, a group of enthusiastic students from K/Hewaheta Central College, Mahanuwara, visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum as part of their educational field trip. The visit provided an immersive experience into the world of mangrove ecosystems and their importance in environmental conservation.

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University of Moratuwa Students Visit Lanka Mangrove Museum to Explore Sustainable Tourism Opportunities

University of Moratuwa Students Visit Lanka Mangrove Museum to Explore Sustainable Tourism Opportunities

On August 5, 2025, a group of students from the University of Moratuwa, currently studying the tourism industry, visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum. The visit aimed to deepen their understanding of eco-tourism and explore sustainable tourism models based on environmental conservation.

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On August 4, 2025, a group of enthusiastic students from Taxila Central College, Horana visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum as part of an educational tour aimed at enhancing their knowledge on mangrove ecosystems and environmental conservation.

Students from Taxila Central College, Horana Visit the Lanka Mangrove Museum

On August 4, 2025, a group of enthusiastic students from Taxila Central College, Horana visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum as part of an educational tour aimed at enhancing their knowledge on mangrove ecosystems and environmental conservation.

During the visit, students explored various exhibits showcasing the rich biodiversity of Sri Lanka’s mangrove forests. They observed preserved specimens of mangrove fish species and other aquatic organisms, gaining a deeper understanding of the ecological importance of these unique habitats. The museum’s display panels and interactive sections provided valuable insights into the role of mangroves in protecting coastlines, supporting marine life, and mitigating climate change.

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කඩොලාන සංරක්ෂණ දිනය - කඩොලාන සමග අපි ලමා සමාජය විසින් ඉදිරිපත් කල වීදි නාට්‍ය

කඩොලාන සංරක්ෂණ දිනය – කඩොලාන සමග අපි ලමා සමාජය විසින් ඉදිරිපත් කල වීදි නාට්‍ය

කඩොලාන සංරක්ෂණ දිනය – කඩොලාන සමග අපි ලමා සමාජය විසින් ඉදිරිපත් කල වීදි නාට්‍ය

කඩොලාන සංරක්ෂණ දිනය – කඩොලාන සමග අපි ලමා සමාජය විසින් ඉදිරිපත් කල වීදි නාට්‍ය Read More »

On August 2, 2025, the “Together With Mangroves” Children and Youth Environmental Society took another meaningful step in their ongoing mangrove restoration project by planting mangrove seedlings along the Pambala Lagoon area near the Lanka Mangrove Museum.

“Together With Mangroves” Society Continues Mangrove Restoration at Pambala Lagoon

On August 2, 2025, the “Together With Mangroves” Children and Youth Environmental Society took another meaningful step in their ongoing mangrove restoration project by planting mangrove seedlings along the Pambala Lagoon area near the Lanka Mangrove Museum.

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On the 1st of August 2025, a group of enthusiastic students from Karavitagara Vidyalaya, Chilaw, embarked on an educational journey to the Lanka Mangrove Museum. The visit aimed to enrich the students' understanding of mangrove ecosystems and their critical role in environmental conservation.

Students of Karavitagara Vidyalaya, Chilaw Visit Lanka Mangrove Museum for an Educational Experience

On the 1st of August 2025, a group of enthusiastic students from Karavitagara Vidyalaya, Chilaw, embarked on an educational journey to the Lanka Mangrove Museum. The visit aimed to enrich the students’ understanding of mangrove ecosystems and their critical role in environmental conservation.

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On the 29th of July 2025, the Lanka Mangrove Museum welcomed a vibrant group of 254 students and 40 teachers from Mahanuwara Gothami Balika Vidyalaya. The visiting students, ranging from grades 6 to 9, were given a unique opportunity to explore the museum's exhibits and gain a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka’s precious mangrove ecosystems.

Educational Visit by Mahanuwara Gothami Balika Vidyalaya to the Lanka Mangrove Museum

On the 29th of July 2025, the Lanka Mangrove Museum welcomed a vibrant group of 254 students and 40 teachers from Mahanuwara Gothami Balika Vidyalaya. The visiting students, ranging from grades 6 to 9, were given a unique opportunity to explore the museum’s exhibits and gain a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka’s precious mangrove ecosystems.

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