The Natural History Museum is a museum in Port Louis, Mauritius.
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| Location | Port Louis, Mauritius |
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| Coordinates | 20°09′47.4″S 57°30′08.5″E / 20.163167°S 57.502361°E |
| Type | museum |
History edit
The museum is the oldest in Mauritius. The museum building was constructed in 1880.[1] On 22 December 2021, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth inaugurated the Mauritian Ex-Servicemen's World War I and World War II Tribute Gallery inside the museum.[2]
Architecture edit
The museum is located at the ground floor of Mauritius Institute building.[1] It consists of Fauna Gallery, Marine Life Gallery, Insects, Meteorology, Giant Tortoise Gallery and The World of the Dodo.[3]
Exhibitions edit
The museum exhibits various replica of fauna and flora.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Natural History Museum". Mauritius Museums Council. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Mauritius: Prime Minister Inaugurates Mauritian Ex-Servicemen's World War I and World War II Tribute Gallery". All Africa. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Mauritius Natural History Museum, Port Louis". Mauritius Holiday Discovery. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Natural History Museum". Mauritius Attractions. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
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