National Museum
The Maldives's National Museum houses a unique and well-kept collection of antiquities that provide visitors with a glimpse into the country's history. It is one of the most intriguing places to visit in the Maldives since it houses a large collection of royal antiques from the Islamic and Buddhist periods. The Maldives' National Museum is housed at Sultan Park in Male, which was formerly the Sultan's palace. It houses a number of well-preserved Maldivian cultural artifacts, such as coinage, royal antiques, furniture, clothing, currency, embellishments, and armaments.
National Museum of Maldives is a dream come true for history fans and craft enthusiasts. There is a lot of treasure kept promoting patriotic feelings in Maldivian inhabitants, such as former kings and queens' costumes and jewelry, thrones, palanquins, royal sunshades, manuscripts, weaponry, and armor.
Location: National Museum, Maldives
Best things to do at National Museum:
- Take a look at the well-preserved collection from a bygone area.
- Explore the history of the Maldives.