MUSEUM OF GUYANESE CULTURES
Read moreHoused in a mansion built in 1870 by a family of gold miners, the Musée des Cultures Guyanaises aims to promote Guiana's heritage. The large documentation room upstairs offers comprehensive documentation on French Guiana (books can be consulted on site), as well as a small collection of objects testifying to the rich history and presence of numerous ethnic groups. Enriched by the garden, this museum is a great way to familiarize yourself with the region.
DEPARTMENTAL MUSEUM ALEXANDER-FRANCONIA
Read moreA beautiful blue Creole house dating from 1842, which houses the municipal library and a museum with collections on Guiana's fauna, history, peoples and crafts. Not forgetting the string of paintings by former convict Francis Lagrange. This heritage building, in critical condition, has been selected by the Mission Patrimoine 2021 (led by the French Ministry of Culture and FDJ) for a thorough restoration.