Mahebourg Museum

The correct place to learn about early history of Mauritius, specially for pupils learning about history at school. There are loads of pictures + descriptions / details. There are antique objects used during the Dutch / British/ French colonisation. The texts are in both English n French. The person in charge gave us some details abt the museum, which room contains info abt Dutch/French/ British rule. There's detailed description abt slavery in Mauritius n pictures revealing how slaves were packed in ships to travel to Mauritius. Overall was a good experience for the kids. Its worth visiting once in a lifetime.

Great place to visit. Photography is not allowed of anything inside. Has a detailed history of the islands population and how they came to the island as well as the battles that took place. Gift Shop was closed when we visited so couldn't get souvenirs.

Always came when it was closed. I'm so glad that I arrived on time, it was well worth a visit and the guides were courteous.

I was impressed by the wealth of information about the history of Mauritius. The exhibits were well-curated and provided a fascinating insight into the island's past. However, I was disappointed by the state of the museum building itself. It is in dire need of restoration and maintenance. The displays were not well-lit and some of the artifacts were not displayed to their full potential. I hope that the museum will receive the necessary funding to restore the building to its former glory. Despite the condition of the building, I would still recommend a visit to the Mahebourg Museum for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Mauritius.

Nice place to get an introduction to Mauritius history. Location is simply great and the building is preserved very well. Entrance fees is free for everyone. There were few exhibits outside, but not maintained at all, the carriage display is an interesting thing to have a close look.

Much better after renovation but not great. The anchors, old train and cannons outside will keep on deteriorating if not taken care of. Good display of the history on slavery, ancient coins, weapons, tools, means of transport, etc. Entry is free. Parking available. A guided tour will be welcomed, though there are posters explaining many things.

The museum, housed in a beautiful but deteriorating building, serves as a poignant reminder of the sad history of colonization. Despite its exceptional architecture, the building unfortunately reflects the neglect that characterizes some aspects of our history. However, inside the museum, the history of colonization is presented thoughtfully and educationally, allowing visitors to gain a better understanding of the past. It's worth visiting this museum to gain a deeper insight into how colonization has shaped our world, despite the challenges it currently faces.

Learning about historical background. The museum is just fantastic, discovering from the Dutch, French, British every single details about the people that had marked the country. Lots of antiques to be seen. We call it the Naval Museum... I have to precise that there is a facility entrace for wheel chair, in which i found at the back of the building. On my details i have mention No Facilities. May be a sign and a parking for disable could be arranged by concerned. When you come to Mauritius, add to your bucket list as it is a must to visit the mauritian museums.