Community Tsunami Education Center & Museum is a street art installation in Hikkaduwa. This place has 253 reviews and an average rating of 4.4 of 5. This is a very good rating.
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Very small but so interesting photomuseum. Yes, here you will see only photo.
Really deep presentation of how tsunami forms and advances in the deep sea and shallow waters. Lots of educational material. After the science-stuff you get to see the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami in form of pictures. Including a wall full of pictures of the victims (some of them are pretty gore, but they are hidden behind a curtain which can be opened if you want so). The guide was really professional. Entrance fee is 500LKR/person. You can also make a donation if you want.
It was amazing to hear a first-hand account from one of the staff but I'm afraid this museum isn't very comprehensive, covering little but the science of the tsunami with some harrowing photos, and not much about the aftermath or recovery effort. More first-hand stories would be welcome too.
+lovely staff
+lots of photos explaining what caused the tsunami and how the locals suffered and are still suffering from it
You should absolutely visit this place to understand the tradegy of the area you are visiting.
You must visit this place and leave a donation. These people are doing great work to educate the children of the new generation, while helping those that lost their parents in the Tsunami, to rebuild their lives. Please be aware that there is a wall of photos that show the bodies of those that were not so lucky. This can be upsetting for some, my wife, my daughter and I all cried, but I felt it important to take the time to understand the pain and suffering that still continues.
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