musee de la perle robert wan - the robert wan pearl museum
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musee de la perle robert wan - the robert wan pearl museum印象
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This fellow is a big pearl jewelry designer. They have a small history of pearls display. They have pearl farms and raise their own pearls for inclusion with their jewelry. Check out the museum , look at the lovely jewelry but be aware that those are super premium prices.
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This museum is inevitable when you visit Tahiti !The only one about the Polynesian treasure, the pearl
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Shop looks nice. All black pearl were presented nicely. Did not buy because they were very expensive.
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We visited the pearl museum as we wanted more information about pearls. It is very small, and located inside the pearl shop in Papeete. There is a model of a diver under the ocean and some information about black pearls. In brief, it was rather disappointing and not very informative. Would not recommend just to go there to see the pearl museum. However, this is very close to the shopping center, a short walk. There is parking at the back of the shop.
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I guess the word museum is loose, this is not national treasure museum curated by the government. It is an elaborate pearl shop. Papeete is stuffed with pearl shops. the WAN brothers are Chinese immigrants who have done well in Tahiti, Robert has the tourism and pearls, his brothers has the Carrefour supermarket franchise and others.So don't be fooled what this is, but it is has interest of course. It's real raison d'etre is to get you part with your cash, and if you don't here he can get it at the intercontinental hotel and the airport too... Wan pearls and shops are all over.
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We thought it was a ripoff untill we went in. Great displays on how pearls are cultured and nurtured. Large dioramas. Many have explanations in multiple languages. Several large displays of pears in history. worth 30 -45 minutes. Near the sea shore. Walk around. No pressure from them to buy, Your wife may be tempted.
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It provided an 'eye-popping' selection of black pearls to whet your appetite and a bit of the background of the industry. It's an easy visit in an hour or so and very enjoyable.
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We probably spent close to an hour here. We are not planning a pearl factory tour, but wanted the low-down and got it here. Wan has clearly made this a showcase for his industry and wants his employees to live up to the promise that the store is integrated for patrons' convenience and education, not to push sales. They are clearly NOT on commission, as in so many cruise-stop jewelry stores!The displays include extensive educational captions, and it's hard to believe you could read it all in under 30 minutes, much less study and admire the displays. Museum is arranged in two areas: history and science/production/grading, with retail displays between. Also note that the history display is a comprehensive review of all pearls, not just the black Polynesian varieties.
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We tacked this venue on at the end of a long day walking around Papeete, but it was worth it. A great display of Tahitian black pearls, and the history of pearl diving and culturing. You are not pushed to purchase anything, although Mr, Wan would liek it if you did. Compare prices before you buy with other shops.
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The museum was free and is very small as it is located in the pearl shop. We felt they were trying to lure us to buy something. When we first entered the owner was all over us and showing us everything. Right when he noticed that we were just here to see the museum and not interested to buy anything, he ignored us the rest of the time. We noticed this with many other customers. We spent a fair amount of time in the museum but the owner kept on staring at us giving the 'get out of here if you aren't buying anything' face.The museum was interesting and educational but very simple. It took less than 40 minutes to finish. The exhibits talked about the history, cultivation and culture. Quite interesting considering it was free.