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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.​