Museum
Ceylon Tea Museum
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The Ceylon Tea Museum is set in a beautifully restored former tea factory from the 1920s, offering a fascinating journey through the history of Sri Lanka's tea industry. Exhibits include antique tea-processing machinery, photographs, and artifacts that detail the evolution of tea cultivation and production. Visitors can explore the factory floors, learn about tea varieties, and enjoy sweeping views of the lush tea-covered hills from the upper levels. The museum also features a tea shop where you can sample local brews.
Don't miss
- See vintage tea-processing machinery and equipment in the restored factory.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding tea plantations and hills.
- Taste different Ceylon tea varieties at the on-site tea shop.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ceylon Tea Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inKandy City Tour with Temples, Culture and Scenic Viewpoints4.9★ · 16 travelers5–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$5 per personSee dates →
Most bookedTea Fields & Factory Tour5★ · 75 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$20 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleKandy City Tour:Heart of Ceylon a Royal Kandy City Tuk-Tuk Tour5★ · 45 travelers6–7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →More attractions in Kandy