Fiji Museum

The Fiji Museum is a museum in Suva Fiji located in the capital city's botanical gardens, Thurston Gardens.

The museum houses an extensive archaeological collection dating back 3,700 years and relics of Fiji's indigenous cultural history. Also on display is the rudder of the HMS Bounty of mutiny fame.

The Fiji Museum is a statutory body and is under the administration of the Fiji Museum Act and the Preservation of Objects of Archaeological & Palaeontological Interest Act.

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John
18 February 2012
Not the greatest of the museums but definitely worth a visit. Didn't know anything about the Fiji's history before.
John Paterakis
9 June 2018
Nice collection. However, the poor lighting of the exhibits often makes it difficult to read the descriptive cards.
Taezar .
23 January 2012
Don't forget to go upstairs!! Also buy your postcards here to help the museum.
Stuart Gow
14 June 2010
go on a week day early morning (after) 9am as there is NO-ONE there!
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0.2km from Cakobau Road, Suva, Fiji Get directions
Mon-Thu-Sat 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

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