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Musee de la Perle Robert WAN - The Robert WAN Pearl Museum

Boulevard Pomare, Papeete 98713, French Polynesia
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Ranked #4 of 6 attractions in Papeete
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner description: The only museum in the world that is dedicated to pearls presents exhibits depicting the art, history, philosophy and mythology of these beautiful...... more » Owner description: The only museum in the world that is dedicated to pearls presents exhibits depicting the art, history, philosophy and mythology of these beautiful gems. « less
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Paris, France
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Robert has had an incredible life, he has created all the activity around the pearls from culture to delivery of magnificent piece of jewellry in the best places of this planet. As we say in France "Chapeau bas Mr Wan, et Bravo l'artiste" Mr Wan should teach all the kids of this planet what working days and night can achieve... More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
136 helpful votes 136 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

Worth seeing the displays and reading the explanations. The staff will check you out as you arrive. If they think you have no potential to buy, they will ignore you completely. On the other hand, if you look moneyed enough, you will get the grand tour with all the nice explanations. Note, it is the most expensive location to buy... More

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Plymouth, New Hampshire
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

Yes there are informative sections about pearls but this place is about selling you pearls. It is a nice little 30 minute stop to get out of the rain and or heat and learn something about pearls but there is nothing museum quality about the place. The jewelry is a hoot the prices should make you laugh. It is a... More

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Bremerton, WA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

Enjoyed hospitality of the staff. Nice explanations and display of pearls. Museum is interesting. Prices were pretty high in Papeete but we got a great 50% discount deal on two bracelets at the Robert Wan shop at the Hilton in Moorea. Also found a great "You and Me" pendant at "Fluid" in the market for a very reasonable price. More

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Moorea, French Polynesia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
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This place is more of a pearl store then a Museum. It does have a few interesting things to look at, but overall for a Museum, not impressed. Just another way to get you in the door to sell you a pearl, in my opinion. But don't let my comment dicourage you. Robert Wan is one of the founders of... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

It's a decent walk out of town and the pearls are obscenely pricey, but the information is fascinating and if you know how to say no to salespeople (they leave you alone until you finish the tour) it's quite good to go to. More

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Papeete TAHITI
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

It's actually a jewellery store with a small museum on the side. It has nice stories and pictures about the farming of the black pearl, unique to French Polynesia. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011

We tried to book for a visit (that includes complimentary pick up and return to base...) but were told that a P&O cruise was in town and therefore too busy. Couldn't even pre-book for another day (we were staying in Tahiti 12 days!). Instead we went to Tahiti Pearl Market (four times). Same arrangement for the taxi free drive, fantastic... More

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Papeete, Polynésie française
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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Tahiti, French Polynesia
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
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