Jean P. Haydon Museum

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Jean P. Haydon Museum, History museum in Fagatogo, American Samoa.

The Jean P. Haydon Museum houses over 650 objects, artifacts, and art pieces representing the traditions of American Samoa in a former naval building.

The structure, built in 1919 as Navy Building 43, served as a commissary store before becoming a post office and later transforming into a museum in 1971.

The museum collection includes ancient woven fine mats dating back 450 years, traditional kava bowls, and coconut-shell combs from early Samoan civilization.

Located across from the US Post Office in Fagatogo, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

The museum exhibits lunar rocks and an American Samoa flag that traveled to the moon during the Apollo 11 mission, gifted by President Richard Nixon.

Website: https://haydonmuseumamericansamoa.org

GPS coordinates: -14.27778,-170.68760

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:32

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Jean P. Haydon Museum - History museum in Fagatogo, American Samoa » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes