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Musée de Tahiti et Ses Isles (Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands) Frommer's Exceptional

Hours Tues-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm
Location Punaauia, 15km (9 miles) west of Papeete
Transportation Turn toward the lagoon at the Total station and follow the signs
Phone 58.34.76
Prices Admission 600CFP (US$7.45/£3.80) adults, free for children

Frommer's Review

Set in a lagoonside coconut grove with a gorgeous view of Moorea, this ranks as one of the best museums in the South Pacific. Exhibits show the geological history of the islands, including a terrific topographic map; their sea life, flora, and fauna; and the history and culture of their peoples. Exhibits are devoted to traditional weaving, tapa-cloth making, early tools, body ornaments, tattooing, fishing and horticultural techniques, religion and maraes, games and sports, warfare and arms, deaths and funerals, and writers and missionaries (note the 1938 Tahitian Bible). Most, but not all, of the display legends are translated into English. Start in the air-conditioned exhibit hall to the left as you enter and proceed outside. Give yourself at least 30 minutes here, preferably an hour.

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