Victoria, the capital of Seychelles located on Mahe Island has a few proud exhibits; one of which is the Seychelles Natural History Museum where the fauna, flora, geology and even some military history of the country is showcased in a tiny two storied building. The staff members at the venue are very friendly and helpful; so much so that they could give the staff at a resort in Seychelles a run for their money. Much of the land mass of the Mahe Island continues to be dedicated as a national park and given the climatic conditions that prevail in the country it is quite evident that the country is rich in terms of its natural resources. Excursions through these parks and visits to the lovely beach front are a great way of acquiring firsthand experience of the country’s plants and wildlife and are ideally complemented with a stay at AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort and Spa.
The dioramas, image galleries, stuffed animals, and exhibits carry each visitor through a journey of the past in terms of the indigenous creatures and plants and are able to positively reinforce the importance of conserving the environment. The geological unit explains how the country of Seychelles came into being in its current location and how the islands split. Therefore, it is of immense educational value to children and adults alike, but there are many improvements that can be done to how the museum is run and how the artifacts are displayed.
The section which is specially created for children is quite interactive and encourages kids who visit to be an active part of the museum. The native Coco de Mer Palm, its facts, figures and some of the largest nuts of it are on display along with the details of the varieties of crocodiles and giant tortoises that are indigenous to the country.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.