The paint gallery was an experience in itself. A "must" is the Emperor Faustin's Crown, and other historical artefacs. The exhibition allows you to get a glimpse of the rich historical heritage of Haití.
Small but interesting museum, mostly on political change from Columbus and on. You will cover this museum in one hour. Taking a guide might be a good idea. The architecture is nice and gardens outside pretty. I walked around the building, exploring neighboring streets, but several people insisted this was not a good idea, including two policemen. There is a nearby hotel (Holiday Inn?) with a good restaurant. Haiti is the cradle of Liberty in America; unfortunately this is not conveyed in the exhibits.
A very graphic depiction of the history of Haiti with very graphic drawings. I elected to explore the museum without a guide. I suggest a guide, if one is willing to go with the group speed. I suggest reading a brief history of Haiti before going to the museum.
I especially enjoyed the gallery of art, both old and contemporary.
Well worth the US$5 entry fee.
Great place to visit if you are in pap. no cameras allowed but the visit is still worth it. Will visit again with my family and not forgetting the fancy restaurant next door.
This is actually an ex-mausoleum as it has the remains of the 4 founders of Haiti. As a tourist, I paid $5 and also got a free English-speaking guide. There were no other tourists/visitors when I was there (a Tuesday morning). The exhibits depict the history of the country, some real objects, some pictures; I was not allowed to take photos. The description of each exhibit was only in French. There is also an art gallery incorporated in the Mupanah, like a separate corridor, with paintings made by local artists and changed every 3 months - I really liked these paintings, I'm not an expert in art, but I thought they were quite good and pretty.
