Top Things to do in Tahiti
Top 6 Museums in Tahiti, Society Islands
The unique and ubiquitous island of Tahiti is world-renowned for its Polynesian charm, colorful culture and romantic ambiance. The grass-skirted hip shaking of Tahitian dance is sure to get your toes tapping and heart thumping—let the celebratory vibe of this magical locale rejuvenate and excite you to the core. Warm-water lagoons and crystalline ocean tides are host to a rainbow’s worth of colorful marine life, and the food, drink, spas and dramatic nightlife provide an experience to stimulate all the senses.
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1. Manua Exquisite Tahitian Art
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Our Gallery features stunning and unique art pieces gathered from the most talented artists of French Polynesia by Raimana POROI, passionated collector. An amazing collection reflecting Tahiti and her Islands’ rich diversity of styles.
Reviewed By Experience689375 - Idaho, United States
Pleasent staff. I am not an expert on polynesian art ,but appear knowledgeable and helpful. Ended up purchasing a nice appearing piece. Many of the works appear quite exquisite.
2. La Maison James Norman Hall
3. Ganesha Art du Pacifique
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
4. Museum of Tahiti and the Islands
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4.0 based on 280 reviews
Le Musee de Tahiti et des Iles - Te Fare Manaha offre une decouverte de la culture polynesienne a travers quatre salles d'exposition permanente consacrees au milieu naturel, a la culture materielle, a la vie sociale, religieuse et a l'histoire.Le musee propose egalement des expositions temporaires. Museum tells the story of Tahiti and the islands featuring exhibits on Polynesian history, culture, environment and ethnology.
Reviewed By 697arjuns
This small museum is a prefect place to go for about 2 hours. They have all exhibits in French, and most have some English description also. It has a natural history approach with explanations of the formations of the islands, flora and fauna of the islands, analyses of how the migrations to the islands occurred, including putative dates and types of canoes. Archaeological exhibits locally unearthed include tools, weapons, and cooking implements with a re-creation of a home. There is information on the language and musical instruments. We found the historical information on Captain Bligh and the mutiny on the Bounty, and role the mutineers played in altering local politics was interesting.The last part after the French arrival is relatively sketchy, and I suspect a politically sensitive issue, since the missionaries and the French made significant efforts to suppress the Maori language, religion and customs. However, from other locals we learned that the language is now taught in school and can be taken at the university level. At some point the museum may want to revise the exhibits the covering the last 150 years, as this may be of interest for school children and visitors. For example local art work, carving, and activities such as the Heiva are not
5. Musee de la perle et Bijouterie
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4.0 based on 383 reviews
The Robert WAN Pearl Museum provides a comprehensive guide to the history and legends of pearls, crossing different cultures and civilizations. Visitors to the museum learn how the pearls are grafted and can see a collection of the world’s most beautiful cultured gems. A highlight of the collection is the largest round Tahitian cultured pearl in existence: a 22mm round Tahitian Silver (grey) of AAA quality, weighing 8.7 grams. Fittings, this pearl is called the “Robert WAN”. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum is a must do activity of the island of Tahiti. It confides to its visitors not only all the Cultured Pearl’s secrets and its History, but also all the tools and trust to choose their pearls. Only Museum dedicated to the Pearl, the Robert Wan Pearl Museum provides numerous illustrations and explanations that are as adapted for amateurs as for experienced people. Robert Wan reveals all the secrets of conception of the Tahitian Cultured Pearls and discloses its symbol over the centuries.
Reviewed By Bing676 - Ipoh, Malaysia
I would recommend all first-time visitors to French Polynesia to visit this place: the Robert Wan's pearl museum in Papeete. You will gain first-hand knowledge on the cultivation of Tahitian pearls in French Polynesia from several life-sized dioramas and 2 large television screens playing videos of Tahitian pearl farming. There is a pearl store connected to the pearl museum and you will learn about how expensive the top quality Tahitian pearls are! We saw a strand of large, round multi-coloured pearls which had a price tag of USD510,000.00(Yes, Five hundred & Ten thousand American Dollars!!!). But have no fear, the salespersons here will not harass you or throw you out of their store for not buying anything, my Uncle & I didn't buy anything here and we spent around 45 minutes watching the various videos and admiring all the beautiful pearls on display. Mr. Robert Wan is very generous to allow everyone to enter his pearl museum Free-of-Charge and you can browse around the pearl store without any pressure at all while enjoying the air-conditioning!
6. Oceanie Galerie
Polynesian art for sale in Papeete, Tahiti. High quality, unique art pieces in wood, stone, rostrum, bone, tapa. Artwork from the Australs, Marquesas, Tongas, Samoas, and more.
