Paul Gauguin Museum

The Paul Gauguin Museum occupies a Japanese-style building and houses more than 350 paintings, sketches, and other artworks spanning his career. The holdings also include documents, photographs, sculptures, and gouaches that document his artistic legacy.

The museum was founded in 1964 by Father Patrick O'Reilly and the Singer-Polignac Foundation at the site where the artist lived during his 1891 arrival in the region. This location marks a key period in his Polynesian years.

The collection reflects artistic traditions from French Polynesia and the Marquesas, spanning paintings, engravings, and other media created during the artist's time on the islands. Visitors can see how these works connect to the local creative heritage he encountered.

The museum is located at PK 51 and sits near the Botanical Gardens in the area. Before visiting, check the current opening status as the site periodically undergoes renovation work.

The museum holds rare woodblock prints and sketches that were previously unseen by the public and are displayed in specialized cases. These exceptional pieces offer insight into lesser-known sides of the artistic process.

Location: Papeari

Inception: 1964

Website: https://tahitiheritage.pf/musee-gauguin-papeari

GPS coordinates: -17.73070,-149.33200

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46