Discover the rich maritime history and heritage of New Caledonia.
The fully redesigned Maritime Museum is the perfect opportunity for you to explore New Caledonia's maritime history and discover the incredible La Pérouse expedition collection.
The permanent exhibition is divided into four areas that visitors of all ages will find fascinating.
• The sails of commerce: the history of the ore carriers and great sailing boats.
• The La Pérouse expedition: the exhibition preparations and research undertaken to find the shipwreck site.
• New Caledonia's shipping routes: the territory's coastal shipping routes.
• Seaborne migration: the history of New Caledonia's migration waves.
Play areas have been specially designed to teach children and their accompanying adults about maritime history in a fun way.
This dynamic space is the perfect place to learn about the New Caledonian archipelago shaped by the sea, and see some extraordinary testimonies of the La Pérouse expedition.
Winner of the 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award.