On Medhu-Ziyaarath Magu, just east out of the Sultan Park, one of Male's oldest buildings houses a small gallery and artists workshop dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Maldivian arts and crafts. The building dates from the 1870s and was originally the home of a nobleman. It's quite small, but has handsome rooms, beautifully preserved wooden panels and some fine carving. Occasional exhibitions feature, and sometimes sell, the work of local artists. The gallery is open from 8 am to 6:30 pm Saturday to Thursday and 2 to 7 pm Friday; entry to exhibition costs Rf 20, and even if there's no exhibition, there's a good chance of meeting and talking with members of the Maldivian arts community.