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The Museum of Guyanese Cultures, located in Cayenne, is a gateway to the history, traditions and cultural richness of French Guiana. It invites visitors to explore a territory shaped by multiple influences, where every exhibition tells a story.
The museum brings together several collections: Amerindian artefacts (ceramics, tools and jewellery bearing witness to the heritage of the region's first inhabitants), colonial archives (period documents and objects related to colonisation and its impacts), and contemporary artistic expressions (works by local artists inspired by Guyanese traditions and environment). Beyond the exhibitions, the museum organises film screenings, concerts and art workshops, as well as lectures. Modern scenography and interactive displays make the experience both entertaining and educational.
Address: 78, rue Madame Payé, Cayenne. Telephone: 0594 31 41 72. Email: mcg87@wanadoo.fr. Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 5:45 pm; Wednesday and Friday from 8 am to 1 pm. Admission: free for under-18s, reduced rates for students and senior citizens.
The museum is located at 78, rue Madame Payé, in the heart of Cayenne.
You can discover Amerindian collections (ceramics, tools, jewellery), colonial archives (period documents and objects), and contemporary artistic expressions by local artists.
The museum is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 5:45 pm, and Wednesday and Friday from 8 am to 1 pm.
Entry is free for under-18s, with reduced rates available for students and senior citizens.
Yes, the museum organises workshops, lectures, film screenings and concerts to deepen your discovery of Guyanese cultures.
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