Museum of Tahiti and The Islands

Museum · Windward Islands

Museum of Tahiti and The Islands

Museum · Windward Islands

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380354 Punavai, Punaauia 98718, French Polynesia

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Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands by null

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Musée de Tahiti et des Îles offers a rich dive into Polynesian history, art, and culture with cool artifacts and immersive displays.  

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380354 Punavai, Punaauia 98718, French Polynesia Get directions

museetahiti.pf
@museetahiti

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380354 Punavai, Punaauia 98718, French Polynesia Get directions

+689 40 54 84 35
museetahiti.pf
@museetahiti
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@TahitiMusee

Features

restroom
crowd family friendly
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Aug 2, 2025

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"Somehow, while Europeans were still afraid of falling off the edge of the earth, the Polynesians explored and settled the Pacific, sailing about in giant double-hulled canoes known as pahi . They also found time to make really cool art. At the Musée de Tahiti et des Îles, you can get a feeling for what Tahiti was like in the centuries before Captain Cook. The excellent collection includes ritual objects and plenty of canoes (though sadly, not one of the great pahi). You’ll also see lots of tattooing equipment: Tahitians were masters of the craft."

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@afar

"Somehow, while Europeans were still afraid of falling off the edge of the earth, the Polynesians explored and settled the Pacific, sailing about in giant double-hulled canoes known as pahi . They also found time to make really cool art. At the Musée de Tahiti et des Îles, you can get a feeling for what Tahiti was like in the centuries before Captain Cook. The excellent collection includes ritual objects and plenty of canoes (though sadly, not one of the great pahi). You’ll also see lots of tattooing equipment: Tahitians were masters of the craft."

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@afar

"Somehow, while Europeans were still afraid of falling off the edge of the earth, the Polynesians explored and settled the Pacific, sailing about in giant double-hulled canoes known as pahi . They also found time to make really cool art. At the Musée de Tahiti et des Îles, you can get a feeling for what Tahiti was like in the centuries before Captain Cook. The excellent collection includes ritual objects and plenty of canoes (though sadly, not one of the great pahi). You’ll also see lots of tattooing equipment: Tahitians were masters of the craft."

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Mark W

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This is a small but well presented museum that is well worth a visit if you have the time. All the signage is in Tahitian, French and English. We also got the audio guides, but I don’t believe they are necessary. There were many topics where I wished they showed greater detail, but given the size of the museum, I think they did a super job. We went mid week and there was plenty of parking. There are restrooms inside, and the museum itself was air-conditioned.

Jarrod Hunt

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Fantastic museum of Polynesian history and culture. Information signs in 3 languages, an audio guide for those that prefer that medium, lots of interactive displays. We loved the visit!

Greg

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Small Tahitian cultural museum with modest admission fee. There is space for a temporary exhibit for an additional charge. A small garden is between buildings. There is a souvenir shop as well. We enjoyed learning about Tahitian geology, culture and history.

Carrie King

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We had a few hours before our flight left and decided to take a cab to this museum and we are so glad that we did. It was absolutely incredible the way they have displayed the history of the Polynesian Islands. The exhibits were beautiful, well laid out, and very informative. Both English and French were available so that everyone could understand what was being shared. Once we were ready to leave the kind woman that sold us our tickets was also able to call us a cab and it arrived in less than 10 minutes to take us back to the airport. I highly recommend this museum for all who visit the islands.

Sylver Cheeseman

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great museum!! so educational and should be mandatory visit for anyone spending time in these islands to get to know the history and culture. unfortunately we only had 1.5 hr before closing so I didn’t have time to see everything, probably could’ve spent at least a half day or even a whole day here. also students get in for free!!

George Kovach

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I recommended this to many fellow tourists and locals on the entirety of our trip. The Polynesian history is fascinating and their craftsmanship + expertise for Sailing and Fishing is matched by none. Many cultural artifacts on display to represent the vast history of these ancient islanders and original inhabitants of what is now called French Polynesia. Would repeat my visit to see the other half of the exhibit (photo gallery which we did not pay for the additional visit due to time restraints in our schedule) and look at the artifacts a second time.

Sharon Neale

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Wonderful museum, well laid out, and a great variety of displays with interactive components. The photographic exhibition at the time was amazing, with some powerful and emotive photos on display. Well worth the visit.

Phil J

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The Museum is well worth a visit. We spent nearly 3 hours viewing the interesting and extensive exhibit detailing the geological origins of Tahiti and the divergent yet similar cultures that have become established on the 5 archipelagoes of French Polynesia. This is shown in descriptions and exhibits of culture, construction, weapons and art. We wish we could have spent more time there so allow yourself at least half a day. The garden and grounds are also remarkably beautiful. A venue you should include in your list of activities in Tahiti.