Established on the National Day of the Maldives, the first national museum of the country was opened on November 11, 1952. With the purpose of preserving history and instilling patriotism among the people of the Maldives, the museum has a large collection of historical artifacts, ranging from stone objects to fragments of royal antiquities from the Buddhist era to the rule of Islamic monarchs.
Address: Chaandhanee Magu, Malé, Maldives
Hours: 10AM–4PM