All museums, archeological sites will reopen next week

• process will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Health Ministry

By Ajith Siriwardena   

All archeological sites, monuments and museums operating under the National Museum Department and the Public Reference Division of the National Archives Department will  reopen for local tourists on July 1, authorities said.   

 Buddhasasana, Cultural and Religious Affairs Ministry Secretary Bandula Harischandra said yesterday the process would be carried out in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Health Ministry and he requested the fullest cooperation of the public.