Temporary exhibitions
Discovering sea turtles
Discover the preserved specimens of green turtles and hawksbill turtles.
French Polynesian corals and disturbances affecting the coral reef
Dive into the heart of coral to discover its life cycle and the threats it faces.
Ciguatera, a disease transmitted by coral reef fish
Understand the transmission pathway of ciguatera, from algae to humans.
Polynesian invertebrates
Discover a collection of insects from French Polynesia.
Raʻau Tahiti: a cultural and botanical treasure to be preserved
Learn more about medicinal plants used in traditional practices
French Polynesian shells collection
Discover magnificent shell specimens from Polynesian waters, featuring unique colors and patterns.
Tapa, the fibers of a millennia-old heritage
Set out to discover this ancestral fabric made from natural materials
Bee colonies and beekeeping
Discover these social insects that live in structured colonies, and learn about the stages of honey production.
Collection of traditional objects
Step into the world of traditional Polynesian objects, from coral statues to necklaces made of endemic snails.
The cone snails of French Polynesia.
Learn more about these shells, formidable predators with toxic venom.
Fenua's forest birds
Observe the forest bird species found in Moorea forests.