Post Graduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR), University of Kelaniya

407 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07.
011 2685217/ 011-2694151 extn.211
pgiar.kln.ac.lk
info@pgiar.lk
Open Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm

The collection’s main focus is on academic and rare books on Archaeology and Art History, History, Bronzes of Ceylon, Buddhist Art and Sculpture, Mythology, Sinhalese Monastic Architecture and Landscape History. It holds specialized collections on the Art and Archaeology of Himalayan Asia, The Americas, Africa, and Egypt. It holds a collection of PhDs awarded by PGIAR.

  • Reference Only.
  • Monthly fee of Rs 500 for visiting researchers.
  • Letter of introduction required.
  • Electronic catalogue at library.
  • Wireless internet available.

Collection strengths: Archaeology, Art History, Buddhism