A former sugar estate transformed into a museum will tell you all about the Mauritian Sugar industry which was once the gold of the island and helped the country churn some profits for its get to its present economic position. Along, you will be able to know about the Mauritian culture, the rich history of the island and its people, how Mauritius summarizes a perfect harmonisation of cultures brought from different continents.

The sugar museum takes you four centuries back when Mauritius grew sugar cane on large scale, produced one of the best sugars, with the colour of gold. Along this journey of discovery, you get the chance meet the Mauritian ancestors, their different cultures, traditions and values and see how they all contributed in making Mauritius as it is now.

Very interactive and ultra modern, the sugar museum will take you on a journey of discovering the adventure of sugar in Mauritius! Ideal place for families and all those interested in learning about the Mauritian culture and its history! From the hardships of the slaves to the new ‘free’ labourers Indians and the expertise of the Chinese traders, and the British governing the country, the exhibition takes you through the various stages of the development of the island.

Should you want to know more the museum, ticketing, temporary exhibitions, check out their website on this link: L’Aventure du Sucre. In the meantime, here are some snapshots I took when I visited the museum!

Come discover the Mauritian Gold!