The National Museum in Sultan Park, Maldives is definitely a must-see
for tourists who want a glimpse of the country’s beautiful past. It
houses important historical artifacts that will give you a good look at
the distant past of Maldives from the pre-Islamic times, all throughout
the rule of Islamic monarchs, and down towards the modern-day.
Location and How to Get There
The National Museum is situated in Sultan Park, Male, a small garden
that has been part of the Maldivian Royal Palace compound since the 17th
century.
Since the museum (and the park!) is in the center of Maldivian
tourism, getting there should never be a problem. The Sultan Park sits
opposite the world famous Islamic Centre, which is so huge it hosted
many important international events already. The park is located along
Medhuziyaaraiy Magu street. You can take a taxi to get there.
What to See There
The National Museum in Sultan Park keeps a memorabilia that will best
describe Maldives’ past. There are numerous artifacts on display, which
range from ancient times’ stone objects to even pricey and pricelss
possessions of the members of royalty.
It
also helps a lot that the museum was situated right in the middle of an
amazing park that serves as a refuge for the Maldivian’s hectic
lifestyle. The park in itself offers an amazing collection – of flora
and picturesque landscapes — that will keep you in awe.
History
The National Museum in Sultan Park was put together during the time
of Prime Minister Mohamed Amin Didi in 1952. The intention was to
preserve the national history and call upon patriotism among the locals.
The three-story structure that was used to house the artifacts is
actually an old palace building that was converted to feature the
cultural heritage of the country.
Cost
Visiting the National Museum in Sultan Park is free of charge.
However, you have to abide by the rules and regulations in effect so as
not to make any scene in the site. The only thing you have to spend for
is your transportation. You might want to hire a taxi or allow your
travel agent take care of everything for you by booking for a tour.
Other Info
The National Museum in Sultan Park is open from 8am to 6pm everyday
except for Fridays when it only opens from 4pm to 6pm. During public
holidays, the museum is closed.
Also, you must take note that visitors are only allowed to roam
around the museum area for the duration of 30 to 60 minutes. After that,
you can just sit around the park and enjoy the scenic ambiance
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