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Brahmachari Walisingha Harischandra Museum is located in Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka. Named after the Buddhist revivalist, social reformer and writer Walisinghe Harischandra (1876-1913). The museum was established in 1996 and is housed in Harischandra's former residence, Mahagedara, which is managed by the Walisinghe Hariswandra Cultural Centre. The museum was initially managed by the Department of Museums. The residence was transferred to the Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs on 24 June 2011.
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