What to expect
Michael Adams is one of the most famous painters in the Seychelles, and his work is highly regarded both here and abroad. He paints realistically and concentrates on people in landscapes. With a wealth of detail, he tries to evoke a memory of Eden. His art gallery is part of his home at Anse aux Poules Bleues and is filled with colourful silk paintings, watercolours, postcards and calendars.
The artist has lived and worked in the Seychelles since 1972 and in 2001 was awarded the MBE for his services to the country's art. Alongside his own work, the gallery also displays pieces by his children Tristan and Alyssa. The gallery is small, made up of just a few rooms with pictures hung closely on every wall. So you are not visiting an exhibition hall but a family home with a studio. Family members are often there and happy to answer questions about the paintings.
Getting there
The studio is at Anse aux Poules Bleues near Baie Lazare in the south of Mahé, a fair distance from Victoria. According to the information available, it does not lie directly on one of the main bus routes, so a hire car or a taxi is the more convenient option. If you plan to take the bus, it is best to check the nearest stop and the walk from there with the studio by email beforehand. The address is Anse aux Poules Bleues, Baie Lazare.
Opening times and admission
| Day | Opening hours (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 10:30 to 13:00 and 13:30 to 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 to 12:00 |
| Sunday and public holidays | closed |
There is a lunch break between 13:00 and 13:30. Karl had previously noted an opening time of 10:00. The studio now gives 10:30 as its normal start.
Admission: None of the sources we checked mentions an entrance fee. If in doubt, ask when you arrive.
Prices: According to earlier information, items for sale cost between SCR 20 and SCR 12,000 (as of November 2026, not reconfirmed). Postcards and calendars are at the lower end, originals at the top.
The following payment methods have been mentioned so far: cash (euros, Seychelles rupees (SCR), US dollars, Swiss francs) as well as American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa. Check at the studio whether cards are accepted before making a larger purchase.
Duration, best time and tips
Allow about half an hour to an hour for a walk round, longer if you get chatting. The best time is a weekday morning, when it is quiet and you have plenty of time before the lunch break.
The visit combines well with other artists in the area, such as the Tom Bowers Sculptures Studio near Anse à la Mouche or the Studio Gallery Baie Lazare. Afterwards, a stop at the beach is a natural next step, for example at the nearby L’Anse aux Poules Bleues beach or Baie Lazare beach.
Leave some room in your suitcase. Framed pictures are awkward to pack. Unframed prints and postcards travel more easily in a sturdy tube or portfolio.
