Being one of the unique museums in Mauritius, The Blue Penny Museum is one must visit destinations in the islands. Read on to know more about one of Mauritius’s significant attractions.
Overview
Dedicated to art and history of Mauritius the blue penny museum is one of the most-visited destinations in Mauritius. The museum is situated in the capital, at Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis and was opened in November 2001.
The Artefacts
The collection artefacts that are displayed here are diverse and it includes antiquities, maps, engravings from different periods in history, sculptures, photographs and other works of art that has been created during the colonial era. The building itself is a spectacle to watch because of its and meticulous architecture.
The museum’s spectacle
Apart from what has been mentioned earlier the museum also houses an exquisite collection of stamps. This includes two of the world’s most expensive and rarest pieces of stamps that are namely the red one-penny and blue two-pence post office stamps which have been issued back in 1847.
Getting there and accommodation options
Since the museum is located in the capital, getting here is pretty easy; You can reach here by taxi or by bus. There are also a number of resorts and hotels located around the museum but if you are seeking for a place that offers you a home like a stay-experience you can choose to stay at The Residence Mauritius by Cenizaro which also has a luxury spa in Mauritius.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
