The museum resides in Sultan Park within the palace of the Sultan, in a converted segment of a palace building that had previously existed in its current location. It houses an extensive range of artefacts that combine to weave a rich tapestry of the country’s history and heritage.
Those holiday-goers who are interested in more than just the luxurious physical comforts offered by the plethora of private island resorts, might be interested in paying a visit to the national museum to get a glimpse of the region’s past during their stay.
The items that are showcased as a part of the museum’s collection, offer real insight into the evolution of culture and tradition that has helped shape the present day Maldives into what you see today. The artefacts on display here include possessions owned by the Sultans such as: various costumes, ornaments and photographs, objects like armour and weapons, as well as ancient relics dating back to a time when the country was not ruled by Islamic law.
Being one of the popular tourist attractions in Male, visitors to the country who want to visit the museum look to book Maldives holiday packages that incorporate a trip here. There are numerous travel agencies that focus on crafting packages to particular destinations. Companies like Vacation Maldives and others like it, are among the ones that focus mainly on the Maldives as a tourist destination, and may offer the kind of travel and tour packages that you are looking for. If they don’t, they may be willing to create a bespoke tour just for you at your behest.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
