Is the Kandy National Museum worth the entrance fee.
3 Answers from travellers
The Kandy National Museum is located directly behind the Temple of the Tooth, housed within the beautiful former royal palace building. The entrance fee is extremely cheap, and it is definitely worth a quick visit.
While it is much smaller than the museum in Colombo, it houses a fascinating, highly specific collection of Kandyan era artifacts, including the weapons, jewelry, and clothing used by the last kings of Sri Lanka before the British took over.
It perfectly complements your visit to the main temple by providing deep historical context about the royal families who actively protected the sacred tooth relic.
Scam Watch: kandy
TukTuk or tour drivers take you to "gem museums" or "government-certified" gem shops. They receive huge commissions (up to 40%) on anything you buy. Prices are inflated 3-10x the actual value.
Men approach tourists near Temple of the Tooth offering to be guides. After the tour, they demand large "donations" or guide fees (5000-10000 LKR).
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