Allow yourself a good hour or so, if you like museums, as this one is very good.There is a lot of information and also many exhibits which are extremely good and very well done and laid out. Lots of things from early times of the Polynesian islands - from geography to the way of life of the peoples. Also lots of models, etc. of the early visitors and later migration of peoples to these islands. The clothing, tools, weapons, adornment artifacts, etc. are great. There is even a section of present day integration with the French.
This well organized and spacious museum has excellent exhibits regarding the formation of the South Pacific islands, the migrations of its people, and their cultures. There ware many artifacts to demonstrate the artifacts and practices covered in the general exhibits. Most exhibits have brief English descriptions, much shorter than the French descriptions. Anyone with significant interest in the South Pacific should enjoy this museum.
nice garden area, spacious inside with multi lingual descriptions next to displays. I liked it as it is part of my heritage but you would have to like polynesian history to enjoy this museum
This museum is well-organized and the exhibits flow well. It covers all aspects of French Polnesia from geology and biology trough the human settlement and history There is a gift shop.
Sadly, one room was closed when I was there but entry is cheap and well worth it. The gardens are enjoyable too.
The Museum of Tahiti and the Islands is a bit of a trip, being on the other side of the island of Tahiti from Papeete, but is worth the trip as part of a sightseeing excursion around the island. It is a fairly small museum, but has a lot of interesting displays, including an anchor that is apparently from one of Capt. Cook's ships. Also, there are a good number of artifacts and a lot of information on the culture of the ancient Tahitians.
Goes over the beginning of the islands geology, progresses to flora and fauna wrapping up with the islands people's, history and traditions. A nice outdoor garden with indigenous plants. Overall well worth a visit. We took the local bus from Papeete center (Paea) cost 300 Polynesian francs.
Nice location near the surfers' beach, provides a good overview of tahiti's history, geography, culture, etc.
For the topic of Tahiti, it's geological formation, settlement and ancient culture, flora and fauna and European colonization, these sometimes aging displays covers it all.
This museum makes an effort to maintain the regular exhibition of Pacific history and navigation but there are usually good quality temporary exhibits. It's worth the entrance fee and there is plenty of parking. Great views of Moorea from the garden.Prime property and the access road has been recently revamped.