©Musée de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale
©Toko / NCT
The World War II Museum is located on Avenue Paul-Doumer in downtown Nouméa. Its particular structure was built in 1943 by the American army, which used it to store its equipment.
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In an American half-moon from the time of the Pacific War, life in New Caledonia during the Second World War is presented: rallying to Free France, departure of Caledonian and Kanak volunteers for the front, expulsion of the Japanese from the colony in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbour, installation of the rear base of the Australian, American and New Zealand forces in the Caledonian archipelago, but also the metamorphosis of the society.
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Services
Temporary exhibition
Permanent exhibition
Parking
Educational visits
Shop
Booking of general amenities
Tour free of charge
Guided tours
Rates
Rates 2026
Full price
300XPF
Reduced price
100XPF
FREE for children under 18, groups of children, schoolchildren, holders of the veteran's card, holders of the CHRD or CEJH disabled card + accompanying person, tourism professionals, members of the associations le cercle du Musée de la Ville de Nouméa and AMEP, holders of the gourmet passport and one guest, holders of the Education Pass
Guided tour (minimum 8 people and on request): 3 500 XPF
DVD audioguide (French & English): 2 500 XPF
Guided tour (minimum 8 people and on request): 3 500 XPF
DVD audioguide (French & English): 2 500 XPF
Bank/credit card
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From 1 January 2024 until 2 January 2026
Monday
09:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- In centre of town
- Town location
- In the historic centre
