Museum of Samoa

The Museum of Samoa is a national museum in Apia that displays artifacts, historical images, and cultural objects representing Samoan traditions. The collection housed in a former German colonial school building shows the diverse material culture of the country.

The museum preserves archaeological finds from Samoa, including pottery and stone tools that document early Pacific settlements. These artifacts span different time periods and illustrate the long settlement history of the islands.

The collections show fa'aSamoa through traditional tattoo tools, ceremonial objects, and artifacts that display connections with other Pacific Island communities. Visitors can explore both the daily and ceremonial sides of Samoan traditions here.

The museum lies between Apia and the international airport and offers visitors easy access. Opening times and entrance conditions should be checked before visiting to avoid disappointment.

The entrance displays a statue of the goddess Nafanua, who predicted the arrival of Christianity, and houses the hull of a missionary ship. This combination of ancient mythology and early European contact offers a view of the cultural mixing that shaped Samoa's history.

GPS coordinates: -13.83962,-171.76289

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03