National Museum and Art Gallery
2 expert reviews
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The best introduction you can get to Papua New Guinea's rich indigenous culture. Subtly lit exhibits are divided by theme: musical instruments, body adornments, ceremonial kundu and garamut drums"
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Fodor's
"Totem poles, masks, shields, musical instruments, and even a large outrigger canoe decorated in cowrie shells—showing the extraordinary and uniquely varied ethnographic makeup of this diverse land. "
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Important: the museum is in an isolated area beside the parliament house. During the weekdays the area is safe, but if visiting on Sunday, either go with a tour group or with a security escort. Muggings are common and even carjackings are not unknown.
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