MUMA - MAYOTTE MUSEUM

The former barracks of Dzaoudzi (a stone's throw from the barge), rehabilitated into a museum "MuMA" (Museum of Mayotte), opened its doors in September 2015 on the occasion of the European Heritage Days. Constantly evolving, the MuMA invites you to discover the island's riches through exhibitions, on emblematic themes, pertaining to both the natural and cultural environment as well as the tangible and intangible heritage. MuMA offers one or two new prefiguration exhibitions each year, in order to enrich the collections of this young museum allowing the public to discover all the richness of the history and culture of Mayotte. Since December 20, 2018, the MuMA has received the designation "Museum of France" and thus enters the large family of museums whose permanent collections are composed of goods, whose conservation and presentation are of public interest and organized for the knowledge, education and enjoyment of the public (Museum Law of January 4, 2002). In a warm and welcoming setting, you will discover the riches of the lagoon through films and unusual objects, such as the surprising sperm whale skeleton, intangible practices, such as the shioni (the place of books or Koranic school), as well as numerous craft skills... You will also understand the ritual world and the perspective of Mayotte through economic and cultural exchanges, past and present. A place not to be missed to soak up the history of Mayotte, its traditions and the wonders of its natural heritage. In 2020 the MuMa began major restoration work on the building, forcing it to close to the public. It should reopen in 2022, to be continued. In the meantime, the "MuMa Saturdays" will continue every last Saturday of the month, with activities and conferences related to heritage. The museum is also exported outside the walls for temporary events, workshops with classes or even animations for the general public during specific days (heritage days, national day of architecture...). Finally, a major digitization of the museum's content is currently underway, which will allow visitors to continue to enjoy the exhibitions at home from a computer. Don't hesitate to visit the museum's Facebook page to see what's going on.