Partly covered by the branches of a temple flower tree on W.A. Silva Mawatha in Wellawatte is a board that reads W.A. Silva Language and Literature museum. From outside, it looks like an old house; but inside – neatly laid out in glass covered tables – are the works of a man long gone but never forgotten.
The museum contains a collection of artefacts, handwritten manuscripts, first edition novels and other important literary works by the legendary author W.A. Silva – a man well-versed in a variety of subjects that include writing of books and manuscripts for films and stage dramas among others.
The museum was once the house where Silva lived but today, it houses what is left of Silva’s great work.
W.A. Silva
Partly covered by the branches of a temple flower tree on W.A. Silva Mawatha in Wellawatte is a board that reads W.A. Silva Language and Literature museum. From outside, it looks like an old house; but inside – neatly laid out in glass covered tables – are the works of a man long gone but never forgotten.
The museum contains a collection of artefacts, handwritten manuscripts, first edition novels and other important literary works by the legendary author W.A. Silva – a man well-versed in a variety of subjects that include writing of books and manuscripts for films and stage dramas among others.
The museum was once the house where Silva lived but today, it houses what is left of Silva’s great work.
Akuru and the WAS Museum
The Akuru Collective, Institute of Typography Sri Lanka, and W.A. Silva Museum are deeply connected through their shared mission to preserve and promote Sri Lankan languages, literature, and typographic heritage.
The museum is home to the Institute of Typography Sri Lanka, which houses archives related to Sri Lankan scripts and printing history. In collaboration with the Akuru Collective, the museum continues to inspire creativity, research, and cultural appreciation, serving as a hub for typography, literature, and design in Sri Lanka.
