The City Museum in Nouméa

The City Museum is similar to the current World War II Museum, which is housed in a half-moon-shaped structure inherited from the Americans who used New Caledonia as a rear station during WWII. The Maritime Museum in the port chronicles the rich history of the Pacific, as well as the voyage of La Pérouse. Finally, the New Caledonia Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in the Melanesian world's culture, customs, and secrets, particularly the Kanak culture. From West Papua to Eastern Polynesia, the museum houses a rare collection of Oceanic artifacts.

This museum houses one of the world's most spectacular collections of Kanak art. It also features a unique collection of Oceanian artifacts that encourage visitors to appreciate the vast diversity of South Pacific cultures, from Western Papua to Eastern Polynesia.

This charming tiny museum will give visitors a taste of Nouméa's history. Temporary exhibitions are held on a regular basis in addition to the permanent exhibitions dedicated to different periods of Nouméa's history. Don't miss the botanical garden and its rare essences in the museum's rear. Visitors can also familiarize themselves with two of the world's largest ore transport sailing ships, the France 2 and the Roanoke, thanks to beautiful reconstructions.

Location: Nouméa