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Attractions & Entertainment
Places and venues
Blue Penny Museum in Port Louis
A museum of Mauritian history and art at Le Caudan Waterfront, from navigation and old Port Louis to the island’s story and famous postage stamps. Non-resident tickets: Rs 325 adult, Rs 200 child/student; family of 2 adults + 2 children Rs 820.
Place details
- Physical address
- Blue Penny Museum, Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis, Mauritius
- Map
- Open map
- Price level
- Moderate
- Opening hours
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Monday: 09:30–16:00Tuesday: 09:30–16:00Wednesday: 09:30–16:00Thursday: 09:30–16:00Friday: 09:30–16:00Saturday: 09:30–16:00
Date of publication: 24.09.2026 09:27
Blue Penny Museum explores the history and art of Mauritius, from the age of discovery and historic Port Louis maps to the island’s past and world-famous postage stamps. Its exhibits cover navigation, the making of Mauritian society and the literary story of Paul et Virginie.
The museum is at Le Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis. Open Monday to Saturday, 09:30–16:00; closed Sundays and public holidays. Regular non-resident admission: adult Rs 325, child/student Rs 200, family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children Rs 820. The resident adult ticket is Rs 50; ask the museum about other resident rates and age eligibility for child/student tickets.
Through 24 October 2026, a limited offer provides free Saturday admission for Grade 5 and Grade 6 pupils and accompanying adults, for Mauritian citizens and residents only. Confirm conditions and availability before visiting. The stamps room is viewable for only 10 minutes at the start of each hour, from 09:15, 10:15 and so on. Photography is allowed except in the stamps room; food and drink are not allowed. Hours and prices may change; check the museum’s official website. Building photo: Benoît Prieur, CC0 1.0.
Prices:
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MUR 325 Mauritian rupee
Взрослый, нерезидент
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MUR 200 Mauritian rupee
Ребёнок/студент, нерезидент
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MUR 820 Mauritian rupee
Семейный билет: 2 взрослых и 2 ребёнка
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MUR 50 Mauritian rupee
Взрослый, резидент
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