Museum of Indian Immigration

Museum of Indian Immigration (Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Moka) – located 30 minutes (13 km.) south of Port Louis, this museum highlights the history and culture of the Indian immigrants. It has panoply of artifacts pertaining to the Indian immigration period in its custody. The permanent displays of the museum are set up on two floors.

On the ground floor are found sections on immigration of Indentured Laborers, on agriculture and on social and cultural life of Indian immigrants. The section on immigration displays artifacts pertaining to the Immigration Depot (known locally as the “Aapravasi Ghat”): items ranging from documents (such as marriage certificates), to photos, eating utensils, and even a ship model. The section on agriculture presents a diorama showing the different tasks performed by the laborers in the sugarcane field. Several displays contain Agricultural tools and implements: hoe, sickle, fork, scraper, billhook, watering can, pick-axe. The permanent exhibition on the upper floor depicts Indian festivals along with traditional clothing, musical instruments and jewelry. Admission: free. Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Monday-Friday). Closed on weekends and public holidays.