Archaeological Museum of Anuradhapura, the oldest and largest archaeological museum under control of the Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka, was opened to the public yesterday after preservation.The preservation of artifacts at the Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum was funded by a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Embassy in Colombo through the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). In addition, the Central Cultural Fund and the Treasury's Consolidated Fund had also contributed to the funding of the renovation activities.The Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum was established on July 7, 1960 and the Department of Archeology has been conserving the site from time to time.