What to expect
The sculptures from Tom Bowers Sculptures Studio capture the beauty and cheerfulness of island life. High-quality bronze sculptures in limited editions can be found in private collections all over the world.
On show are bronzes in many sizes, from small pieces to large figures. Common subjects are female torsos, scenes from everyday Seychellois life and tortoises. The studio is in Santa Maria, in the Anse à la Mouche area, on Les Canelles Road in the south of Mahé. It is a working studio with a garden rather than a museum, so you are on private property.
The British sculptor Tom Bowers came to the Seychelles on holiday with his family in 1981 and moved here permanently in 1986. He died in March 2021. According to visitors, his daughter continues his work. He also created the Zonm Lib / Liberation Monument in Victoria.
Getting there
By car
From Victoria, take Bois de Rose Avenue heading south, continue along the Providence Highway, pass the airport and carry straight on to the East Coast Road. Follow it as far as Anse Royale and turn right onto Les Canelles Road opposite the church. The studio is on the other side of the hill. Turn off at the wooden sign "Tom Bowers" on the right-hand side of the road and follow the road to the left. Once it starts to climb, you will see a small garden gate on the right with signs saying "open" and "please ring and wait", and a ship's bell beside it. The first to greet you will be Daisy the dog.
The road over the hill is winding and narrow in places. Allow about three quarters of an hour from Victoria. Whether and where you can park right by the studio has not been confirmed. Expect only a few spaces and keep the access road clear.
By bus
Buses run by the state operator SPTC leave the Victoria bus station and travel via Les Canelles. Ask the driver when you board where to get off for the studio. The exact stop and the walking time to the studio have not been confirmed. Current timetables are on the SPTC website.
| Line | Route | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Route 6 | Victoria, Les Canelles, Anse Gaulette or Baie Lazare | On Saturdays, per the timetable from July 2026, roughly hourly from Victoria, about an hour later from Les Canelles |
| Route 6B | Victoria, Les Canelles, Anse Soleil, Dame Le Roi | Few trips per day |
| Route 6A | Victoria, Val d'en Dor, Baie Lazare | Does not pass Les Canelles, unsuitable for the studio |
Opening times, prices and payment
| Item | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Monday to Saturday, Sundays by arrangement only. The times differ depending on the source (see note) |
| Admission | The available sources do not state an admission price |
| Selling prices | According to the Seychelles Tourism Board, roughly 150 to 30,000 euros (as of November 2026) |
| Payment | Cash in euros, rupees (SCR), US dollars and Swiss francs, as well as MasterCard and Visa |
Duration, best time and tips
The studio combines well with other artists in the south, for example the Michael Adams Studio, the Studio Gallery Baie Lazare or the Antonio Filippin Sculpture Studio. Nearby you will also find the beaches of Anse Royale, Baie Lazare and Anse Soleil.
