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Precolombian Archeology and Prehistoric Museum of Martinique
9 rue de la Liberté
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Mondays : 1pm – 5pm ; Tuesdays and Fridays : 8am – 5pm ; Saturdays : 9am – noon
From July 15th to August 31st : Specific opening times
Tel. : 0596 71 57 05
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A historical monument listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings, this beautiful construction dating from the 19th Century is adorned with a wonderfully decorated frontage.
The museum boasts a collection of approximately 2000 pre-Colombian archeological pieces unearthed during excavations in Martinique, as well as collections from Brazil and French Guyana.
Former headquarters of the military commissariat, close to the Savannah Park (former Place d’Armes), it is a reminder of the military presence in Fort Royal.
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Museum of History and Ethnograph
10 boulevard Général de Gaulle
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Monday to Friday : 8h30 – 17h - Tuesdays : 14h – 17h - Saturdays: 8h30 – 12h
Tél. : 0596 72 81 87
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Located at 10 Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, one of the main roads of the city centre, the Museum of History and Ethnography welcomes you within an elegant 19th century bourgeoise residence
Inside, a permanent exhibition reconstitutes the creole life of the time. The temporary exhibits are also worth a visit.
The museum shop proposes a selection of souvenirs : heritage and cultural books, porcelain items, jewellery, ...
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