guidelines for Visitors
Plan your visit
The Lanka Mangrove Museum is opend from 08.00 AM to 05.00 PM On week days & 08.00 AM to 01.00 PM on Saturday
Sunday & Poyaday is declared as holidays
For large groups looking for an educational tour, it is better to call the museum and schedule your visit beforehand.
You can always contact directly throug Telephone or email
mangrove.duglas@gmail.com, mangrove.duglas@gmail.com
☎ : 032- 4364653
☎ : 0773045444
Whats app : +94 76 090 6606
- A leaflet containing all the information will be handed out upon arrival
- It is also possible to arrange an educational boat service inside the lagoon if pre-arranged
- Alcohol
- Cigarettes, E-cigarettes
- Knives
- Scissors
- Tools (screwdrivers, awls, etc.)
- Pets
Smoking and drinking alchol is prohibited within the Museum. This includes e-cigarettes.
- Walkers
- Strollers
- Cameras
- Water Bottles
Free Wifi facility is available in the auditorium.
Inside the Museum
Entrance to the museum
Reception area
State of the Art Auditorium
Mangroves Speciman Section
Bivalves and Gastropods
Mangroves Distribution Map
Lagoon Fish Species
Fauna of Mangrove Ecosystem
Carbon Sequestration in Mangrove Ecosystem
Coral Species and Life Cycles of Crabs & Shrimps
Information of World Mangroves
Library
Mangrove view point
Lanka Mangrove Museum is open for everyone who is interested in learning about the mangroves ecosystem. We are dedicated to the conservation and appreciation of mangrove ecosystems around the world.
Opening Hours
Saturday – 8.00 AM to 1.00 PM
Sunday – Closed
Poyaday – Closed
Boat Service
Note: boat service will be charged
- A boat service can be arranged for scientists and researchers if requested in advance
- Visitors, foreigners, and school students can request educational boat trips inside the lagoon if they pre-request them
Library Servise
- Whether you are a scientist, a student, or simply an interested reader, the books in this library will provide a deeper understanding of the unique and important role that mangroves play in our world.