The Natural History Museum is a

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History

The museum is the oldest in Mauritius. The museum building was constructed in 1880. On 22 December 2021,

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inaugurated the Mauritian Ex-Servicemen's World War I and World War II Tribute Gallery inside the museum.

Architecture

The museum is located at the ground floor of Mauritius Institute building. It consists of Fauna Gallery, Marine Life Gallery, Insects, Meteorology, Giant Tortoise Gallery and The World of the Dodo.

Exhibitions

The museum exhibits various replica of fauna and flora.

References

Buildings and structures completed in 1880 Buildings and structures in Port Louis Museums in Mauritius {{Mauritius-struct-stub

History

Architecture

Exhibitions

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