About National Museum, Male

National Museum of Male in the Maldives may look like an exhausted building gifted by the Chinese, but it certainly contains some of the oldest artefacts of history which trace few unusual and rare events that took place in the Maldives. During the protest against former president Nasheed in the year 2002, some religious groups broke the museum. They also destroyed some of the precious pieces kept inside the building. This 3-floor building was built back in the 17th century and is the first museum build in the country. Some of the rarest articles can be found here.

Must See

  • A coral stone head of the famous Lord Buddha
  • One of the oldest wooden planks, it was engraved in the 13th century from Hukuru Miskiiy
  • Sultan Ghaazee Mohammed Thakurufaanu wearing Feyli Kolhu showcases the craftsmanship of Maldives

How to reach

You can take a local taxi or a bus to Sultan Park and walk towards the museum.

Tips

  • The museum is kept clean and neat, littering of garbage is not allowed.
  • Weekends are usually filled with visitors.
  • In order to avoid the rush, you can visit the museum during the early hours.
  • If you're a history freak, you can carry a notepad to write about the ancient artefacts here.
  • Make sure the guy at the ticket counter doesn't give you old notes. 
  • The nearby cafes are relatively high priced.
  • Carrying water inside the building is not allowed.

Visit Time

Sunday : 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Monday : 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Tuesday : 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Wednesday : 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday : 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday : Holiday

Saturday : Holiday

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes
  • 100 Maldivian Rupiah for foreigners
  • 20 Maldivian Rupiah for local Maldivians
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Time you can spend

3 to 4 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 26.43°C

 

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