Museum of Samoa, National museum in Apia, 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 museum occupies the oldest building on the island, a former German colonial school, and is funded by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture. It is the only government-funded museum devoted to Samoan culture, and in 2015 it had just three members of staff.