Experts' Choice Award Fiji Museum
What the experts agree on
Fiji Museum traces the archipelago's 3,700-year history through diverse artifacts—from cannibal forks to shell jewelry—revealing a warrior past that contrasts sharply with modern Fijian warmth and hospitality.
“This modest branch of the Suva-based museum contains old photos of Levuka, which confirm that little of the townscape has changed since it served as Fiji's capital nearly 150 years ago.”
– Fodor's
Fodor's "It's hard to imagine Fiji's warrior past given the warmth and hospitality of its people but visit the national museum and you'll begin to understand." Full review
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"This museum offers a great journey into Fiji’s historical and cultural and evolution." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Museum of Fijian history, including its former tradition of cannibalism. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Tells the history of the archipelago with artifacts that span 3,700 years. From cannibal forks to shell jewelry to Indian artwork, the items here showcase a long and diverse history.
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Rough Guide "Killing stones, cannibal forks and the half-eaten shoe of the unfortunate Rev Thomas Baker are a few of the more gruesome exhibits at Fiji’s best museum. Suva’s most rewarding attraction,..."
Lonely Planet "Some of the artifacts found are now on display at the Fiji Museum in Suva"
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Independent "Spend time getting to know the islands' history at the Fiji Museum in the Suva Botanical Gardens. It opens 9.30am-4pm daily except Sunday (Friday to 3.30pm), and admission is FJ$5.50..."
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Lonely Planet "The road trip ends in Suva, where the Fiji Museum, Thurston Gardens, the country's largest municipal market, Albert Park, Indian-Fijian restaurants and the chance to watch a rugby game await"
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Lonely Planet "Don't forget to stop by the fantastic Fiji Museum for a crash course on Fijian history"
