Musée Schœlcher

Musée Schœlcher is a museum housed in a neoclassical building with stone walls and lime plaster finish, spread across two main floors and an exhibition room in the attic space. The rooms contain a varied collection of documents, medals, sculptures, and 19th-century artworks.

The museum originated from Victor Schœlcher's collection, a French politician and abolitionist who donated his objects to Guadeloupe's General Council in 1883. The building opened in 1886 as a permanent repository and became a memorial to the antislavery movement.

The museum displays objects that reflect Victor Schœlcher's passion for abolishing slavery, including a monumental bust by Bogino and personal possessions. The collections show how this reformer preserved his convictions through material witnesses.

The museum sits centrally in Pointe-à-Pitre on Rue Peynier and is easy to reach on foot. After comprehensive renovation in 2022, it offers improved exhibition conditions and modern visitor facilities.

The collection includes archaeological finds such as slave shackles and personal items that show how the abolitionist documented his commitment to freedom through objects. Works by local artist Évremond de Bérard depicting Pointe-à-Pitre views complement the historical displays.

Location: Pointe-à-Pitre

Official opening: July 21, 1886

Address: 24, rue Peynier

GPS coordinates: 16.23760,-61.53770

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43