Musee Departemental de la Martinique
Musee Departemental de la Martinique
Musee Departemental de la Martinique
4
About
Informational exhibits on the original, pre-Columbian inhabitants of the islands.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Musee Departemental de la Martinique and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
257 within 5 kms
Attractions
64 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
4.0
64 reviews
Excellent
15
Very good
35
Average
12
Poor
2
Terrible
0
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
necowgirl
Wellesley, MA133 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We stumbled across the entrance to this small museum while walking the streets of Fort-de-France. The Musee gave an interesting account of a peoples/slaves who were brought to the Caribbean Islands in the 1700s and displayed some ancient archeological artifacts. It was hard to know the exact story, as most of the signage explaining the history was in French. An English translation would have been nice, especially if the Musee hopes to attract more tourists. But, the artifacts on display were interesting in their own right, most not needing any translation. For the price of admission (2 Eu per person), it was worth a visit.
Written February 15, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
fashionade
London, UK184 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
Martinique has lots to offer in terms of history - this is a great place for people visiting various museums who want to learn about the history of the museum. Be warned, it's quite small!
Written December 25, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Phil G
Pittsburgh, PA316 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Small 3 floor museum with about 6 rooms. The cost for entry was about 4 Euros. It gave a history of the island and the Carib Indians. There is also a LARGE family tree from one of the indigenous people and her long line of descendents.
Written November 21, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ashele_B
Grenada62 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
It was a very interesting visit. Well kept and great detail.
My only complaint that there should be more English translations on some of the exhibits. I would have gained more from the experience if I was more fluent in French.
My only complaint that there should be more English translations on some of the exhibits. I would have gained more from the experience if I was more fluent in French.
Written April 28, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gary G
Newark, DE19 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
This is a terrific museum, with lots of information about the pre-European inhabitants. Very well curated, and all information is in English and Spanish as well as French. We expected to spend about 30 minutes, but stayed well over an hour.
Written January 12, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Christine D
Boston, Massachusetts54 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
Interesting little museum just a moment's walk from the pier in Fort-de-France. We went on the recommendation of one of the helpful, English-speaking guides in town. Exhibits are of the history of the island and it has the feel of an older natural history museum. Quaint, and nice break from the heat. As everything in Martinique, the signage is all in French, but they did have foam-core tablets in many of the galleries with the English translations which was a nice touch. Add in A/C and clean bathrooms, and it's a pleasant little stop as you tour Fort-de-France.
Written February 15, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
adeianna
Tampa, FL89 contributions
Aug 2011 • Family
Martinique is a beautiful Caribbean island. It's independent now. It has the French flavor. Brush up on your FRENCH.This is the language here. Beautiful shops, restaurants, beaches. and the people. The museum in Fort -de -France is educational and historic.
Written July 2, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
George C
Edinburgh, UK274 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Also called the Departmental Museum of Archaeology and Prehistory.
Centrally located across from the Parc la Savane so easily found, entrance is Euro 4pp althouh there are discounts. Over 65's pay only Euro 2pp.
Only a few small rooms but well enough displayed and interesting as this charts so much including including weaving, ceramics, hunting, arts and crafts and jewellery of the Caribe Indians through the ages as well as some archaeological exhibits.
We thought the quality and design of the weaving of every day items particularly fascinating, also the separate section with reproduced exhibits of petroglyphs found around Martinique.
Described mostly in French, do look in each room as there are holders in each which contain explanatory boards in other languages including english.
Disappopintingly, no inside photography permitted.
Allow around an hour.
Centrally located across from the Parc la Savane so easily found, entrance is Euro 4pp althouh there are discounts. Over 65's pay only Euro 2pp.
Only a few small rooms but well enough displayed and interesting as this charts so much including including weaving, ceramics, hunting, arts and crafts and jewellery of the Caribe Indians through the ages as well as some archaeological exhibits.
We thought the quality and design of the weaving of every day items particularly fascinating, also the separate section with reproduced exhibits of petroglyphs found around Martinique.
Described mostly in French, do look in each room as there are holders in each which contain explanatory boards in other languages including english.
Disappopintingly, no inside photography permitted.
Allow around an hour.
Written December 16, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Robby G C
Toronto, Canada81,657 contributions
Mar 2019
This museum is about the Native Americans and others like the Amerindiens.
They covered mostly everything: mariage, children, tepees, bisons,religion, war, weapons, epidemies.
In one of the rooms, it was really attractive.
They covered also the Amerindians. The showed how they lived, happy with his family and friends.
Worthwhile to see!
They covered mostly everything: mariage, children, tepees, bisons,religion, war, weapons, epidemies.
In one of the rooms, it was really attractive.
They covered also the Amerindians. The showed how they lived, happy with his family and friends.
Worthwhile to see!
Written September 28, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Théophile
Pontcharra, France39 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Museum rather aging despite the fact that it only dates from 2011. The subject matter is certainly exciting, but museography does not allow to grasp it optimally. Prefer the museum of Martinique, or better still the Edgar Clerc Museum of Guadeloupe.
Automatically translated
Written July 31, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing