Rahvehi Aasaaru ރައްވެހި އާސާރު
About This Museum
Rahvehi Aasaaru isn't your grand, imposing museum; it feels more like walking into the collective memory of Kulhudhuffushi itself. Tucked away on Kulhikoalhi Magu, this place is a treasure chest of everyday life, preserving the stories of the northern atolls that you won't find in the resorts. You'll find old wooden lacquer work boxes sitting next to a fisherman's weathered kit, each piece telling its own quiet story. It’s a small space, but it holds the soul of the island.
Collection Highlights
Look for the beautifully crafted midi-mal (traditional wooden containers) and the heavy iron madiyaru (anchors) that speak of generations at sea. One of my favorite corners has old black and white photographs showing how the harbor and the coconut plantations looked decades ago.
Visitor Information
Just head to that J3F9+QVH location—anyone local can point you there. Pop in for an hour or so; it's the perfect way to connect with the real heart of Kulhudhuffushi away from the beach.
Architecture & Building
It's housed in a simple, unassuming local building that feels just like any other island home, which makes stumbling upon its treasures inside all the more special.
Contact & Location
Address: ކުޅުދުއްފުށި, ތިލަދުންމަތީ ދެކުނުބުރި, 02110, ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ
Phone: +960 990-4040
