National Museum of Maldives

The National Museum in Malé displays ancient artifacts from the Maldivian Buddhist period, traditional everyday items, and royal antiquities across three floors.

The museum opened in 1952 when the first building of the three-story structure was inaugurated by Mohamed Amin Didi, the first president of Maldives.

The collection includes significant pieces of Buddhist and Islamic art, traditional musical instruments, ceremonial dresses, and ornaments from royal Maldivian dynasties.

The museum welcomes visitors between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM every day except Fridays and public holidays, with an entrance fee of 100 Maldivian rufiyaa.

The museum preserves the last remaining ancient coral stone head from the pre-Islamic period, discovered at the archaeological site in Thoddoo, Alif Alif Atoll.

Location: Malé

Inception: 1952

Address: 5GG6+V3C, Chaandhanee Magu, Malé, Maldives 20002

GPS coordinates: 4.17500,73.50889

Latest update: May 24, 2025 09:07