Not far from your house rental you'll find the Sri Lanka Museum which preserves and informs locals and visitors about the Sri Lankan people's culture, traditions, and life. With multiple colonisations, Sri Lanka has a full and varied tale to tell.
While the Sri Lankan Museum tells the locals' story, the National Museum of Natural History offers insights into the island's past landscapes, animals, and vegetation.
You'll fine the Gangaramaa Temple near the Beira Lake. Be sure to check out the fascinating vintage automobile museum - not what you'd expect in a temple.