Apē Gama

Auditorium & Janakala Kendraya

Various food stalls

Watching Time : 2 or 3 Hours

Secure Parking
Amazing Experience
From gemstones to eco-friendly crafts, there are must-have items for any traveler’s list. Among them are Ceylon Tea Traditional masks Gems, Batik wear, Porcelain tableware, Elephant and other figurines, mats & cane boxes, Antiques (replicas), and Sri Lankan paintings.
Opening Hours
Sunday : 8.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Monday : 8.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Wednesday : 8.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Thursday : 8.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Friday : 8.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Saturday : 8.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Tour Map
Gallery
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Ape Gama provides an insight to the local arts and crafts produced in Sri Lankan traditional industries. It is planned as a model village with buildings constructed in an eco... Read More friendly manner, where each section promotes arts specific to an industry. The methodologies used to create a specific craft is also on display. There is ample space to roam about and a tranquil environment adjoining to Diyawannawa Lake. You can also purchase souvenirs for a reasonable price.
Himantha Alahakoon
This will be my wedding venue!! This place has a super spacious parking lot and spacious reception hall. And it is all about the Sri Lankan culture. The staff is... Read More quite supportive but not very friendly. Food is not provided for events so you should order food from outside. The reception hall is very spacious and can accomodate around 300 people. Air conditioned. The tables are made out of teak wood, and the overall look is wooden. Around the reception hall there are some craft shops, model ancient houses and characters. Great place to hang out for young parents if you are trying to give your child a touch of sri lankan culture. Situated in a convenient place to access.
Buddhi Withanage
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Recreation of life in a Sri Lankan village with houses made of mud enclosed with twig fences, to the figurines of men and women in demonstrating various way of life in village... Read More living is showcased in all the exhibits. Able to spend about 1 to 2 hours. Able to purchase reasonable price souvenir at the outdoor cart shops.
Ahmad Akram Mohamed Ismail
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This place does not operate the way it was designed at the start anymore. It has Laksala retail shop and 2 or 3 handcraft stalls. Renovations underway .Do not recommend... Read More for visits until renovations are over. However it has fine facilities for events organization if you like. ...
Birendra Illeperuma
This is a cultural center where you can see some traditional Sri Lankan elements reminiscent of an old village. Unfortunately, the place is not as well maintained as it used... Read More to be, and many of the historical setups are no longer visible. If you're interested in purchasing Sri Lankan branded gifts, there is a Laksala outlet within the facility as well.
Eranga Tennakoon