Experts' Choice Award National Museum and Art Gallery
What the experts agree on
Widely seen as the essential primer on PNG's indigenous cultures, with standout exhibits of masks, totem poles, ceremonial drums, and body adornments showcasing the country's tribal diversity.
Lonely PlanetTop 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" Full review
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. " Full review
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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.
