Natural History Museum, Port Louis Explained

Natural History Museum
Coordinates:	-20.1632°N 57.5024°W
Location:	Port Louis, Mauritius
Type:	museum

The Natural History Museum is a museum in Port Louis, Mauritius.

History

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

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

The museum exhibits various replica of fauna and flora.^[4]

See also

• List of museums in Mauritius

Notes and References

1. Web site: Natural History Museum. Mauritius Museums Council. 28 December 2021.
2. News: 22 December 2021. Mauritius: Prime Minister Inaugurates Mauritian Ex-Servicemen's World War I and World War II Tribute Gallery. All Africa. 28 December 2021.
3. Web site: Mauritius Natural History Museum, Port Louis. Mauritius Holiday Discovery. 28 December 2021.
4. Web site: Natural History Museum. Mauritius Attractions. 28 December 2021.