City: Vanuatu
Top Things to do in Vanuatu
Top 5 Museums in Vanuatu, Vanuatu
Vanuatu (English: /ˌvɑːnuˈɑːtuː/ ( listen) VAH-noo-AH-too or /vænˈwɑːtuː/ van-WAH-too; Bislama, French IPA: [vanuatu]), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (French: République de Vanuatu, Bislama: Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is a Pacific island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is 1,750 kilometres (1,090 mi) east of northern Australia, 540 kilometres (340 mi) northeast of New Caledonia, east of New Guinea, southeast of the Solomon Islands, and west of Fiji.
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1. Michoutouchkine & Pilioko Foundation Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By lastword2016 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This was simply a delightful experience. There were wonderful examples of artwork, which were both beautiful and unexpected! We had a guide, but after a few minutes we wandered off so we could absorb all we were seeing withoutcommentary or indeed any sound at all! It’s hard to describe what we found, but we loved the use of everyday objects and the use of colour which was evident everywhere we looked. The heritage of the islands was very much in evidence among the exhibits. Needless to say, we brought back some lovely photos. The gallery is on the sea front, and there are tables and chairs where you can relax for a few minutes. I’d highly recommend this place. We loved it.
2. Fondation Suzanne Bastien
3. National Museum of Vanuatu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Alan1fromOz - Narooma, Australia
This is a small museum for a national display but full of interest nevertheless. What made the visit very special though was the hypnotic display of sand drawing, accompanied by story-telling, flute playing and dance, by Edgar the guide. Watching the elaborate pattern materialise beneath his slowly sliding finger, which never lifted from the sand, was very special indeed, particularly when the cultural significance of the pattern was explained.
4. The Vanuatu Cultural Centre
5. South Pacific WWII Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By richardf600 - Louisville, United States
We were thrilled that we got an opportunity to visit the Museum when we visited Luganville. The local people are very enthusiastic about the new world class museum that they want to construct to open in 2023.Inspired by the nation of Vanuatu they hope to inform, educate and preserve the legacy of the war years, attract new jobs and tourists. Between 1942 and 1945, Espiritu Santo became the largest Pacific War military base outside of pearl harbor and the US mainland. There were a half a million personal that passed through the area during that time. Much of what they built can still be seen today with giant airstrips, Quonset huts, plane wrecks and ship wrecks. Should be an amazing museum when completed.
