National Museum, Maldives
The Maldives' first National Museum was inaugurated on the country's National Day, November 11, 1952, by the Prime Minister at the time, Mohamed Amin Didi. The three-story museum (old building) is located in Sultan Park in Malé, which is part of the Maldivian Royal Palace property that dates back to the 17th century. The museum displays a broad variety of items, including relics from the pre-Islamic period, thrones, royal sunshades and furnishings, clothes and shoes, coins, jewels, guns, and armor.
Housed in a magnificently preserved old building, the museum is loaded with interesting artifacts—ornate thrones, antique weaponry, and delicate coral carvings—each telling a story of a past fashioned by seafaring, trade, and a distinct island culture. You can reach National Museum from different ways like there are direct flights, direct trains as well as direct buses services available for National Museum. Qatar Airways and Indigo are two popular Airlines connecting National Museum from main cities of Maldives. BY Air : No, upon arrival, you will receive a free entry visa. For citizens of SAARC nations, a 90-day visa is issued. public transport which includes buses and taxis to reach the Museum. Sultan Park Bus Station is the nearest Bus Stop to this preserver of history. BY Taxi : public transport which includes buses and taxis to reach the Museum. Sultan Park Bus Station is the nearest Bus Stop to this preserver of history. There are numerous type of food options when you visit National Museum and few of them are: 1. Mas Huni 2. Bis Keemiya 3. Boshi Mashuni (Banana Flower Salad) 4. Garudhiya 5. Fish curry 6. Saagu Bondibai 7. Gulha 8. Kulhi Boakibaa and Aluvi Boakibaa There are 100s of hotel and homestays available for a comfortable accomodation in National Museum and few of the top hotels with great deals are available at National Museum are: 1. Club Med Kani - Maldives 2. JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La 3. Hotel Octave 4. Champa Central Hotel 5. SIS Tourist Villa 6. Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru 7. The Mureed 8. Mookai Suites
