What to expect
The island of Praslin prides itself on its first museum, which stands at Côte d'Or, about 50 metres from the Acajou Beach Resort. The museum presents Seychellois traditions and culture in general, and it also has a garden of endemic plants and medicinal plants of the Seychelles. Visitors can look at fruit bats and enjoy a glass of lemongrass tea or local fruit juice. They are encouraged to join in with husking coconuts, grilling breadfruit and other traditional activities, which give a feel for the ways of the past.
Do not expect a classic museum with glass cabinets and air-conditioned halls. The place is privately run and is not a state museum. Part of the exhibition is in a few rooms with photos and objects from the colonial era, but most of it takes place outdoors: in the garden with medicinal plants and vanilla, among the fruit bats and with the giant tortoises. Visitors report a guided tour with explanations, and say they were able to see fruit bats up close and feed them with fruit. Local products such as vanilla extract, Takamaka rum, lemongrass tea and curry powder are available to taste and take home.
A traditional kitchen is also part of the grounds. According to travel portals, there may be an extra charge to visit it. It is best to ask at the entrance what is included in the admission price.
Getting there
The museum is in the north-east of Praslin on the road to Côte d'Or, slightly off the coast road between Baie Sainte Anne and Côte d'Or. A good landmark is the Acajou Beach Resort, which stands right on the beach at Côte d'Or. From there it is about a 15-minute walk to Anse Volbert. The drive from the hotel to Praslin airport takes around 15 minutes.
By bus
On Praslin the public buses run along the coast road via Baie Sainte Anne and Anse Volbert. Get off in the Côte d'Or area and walk the last stretch. Timetables change, so ask for the current schedule locally. For general information see the page Travelling by bus in the Seychelles.
By hire car or taxi
With a hire car or taxi, the museum fits easily into a round trip of the island, for example together with the Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio. Many island tours on Praslin stop here for about an hour. For more options for your planning, see Getting around the Seychelles.
Opening hours and admission
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Monday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Admission | SCR 180.00 per person (as of November 2026) |
| Payment | Cash: euros, rupees (SCR), US dollars, Swiss francs |
Duration, best time and tips
Allow about an hour. As much of it is outdoors, the morning is a good choice, when it is not yet so hot. In heavy rain the visit loses its appeal, because the garden and animal enclosures offer hardly any shelter.
- Admission usually includes a guided tour with explanations and a taste of tea or fruit juice. If you take your time and ask questions, you will get more out of it.
- Some visitors find the price high for the size of the site, while others think it fair given the tour and the hands-on activities. Decide according to your interest in everyday culture, plants and animals.
- To get to know the island's nature, a visit to the Vallée de Mai is worthwhile afterwards. For swimming, Anse Volbert / Côte d’Or is very close by.
- You will find more places to visit on the islands under Sights in the Seychelles. The page Culture of the Seychelles offers background on the way of life.
