Musée des arts et traditions populaires de la Guyane
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Musée des arts et traditions populaires de la Guyane

Cayenne · Guyane · Territoires et départements d'outre-mer

The Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions of Guyana, located in Cayenne, is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Guyana's intangible and tangible cultural heritage. Labeled as a "Musée de France" according to the Heritage Code since 2003, it benefits from the status and guarantees associated with this official recognition. Its collections document the practices, knowledge, and expressions characteristic of the populations of this overseas territory, particularly through the arts and popular traditions. The museum constitutes a place for transmission and study of cultural heritages specific to the Guyana region.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · Closed

See the rest of the week
Monday
08:00–13:00, 15:00–17:45
Tuesday
08:00–13:00, 15:00–17:45
Wednesday
08:00–13:00
Thursday
08:00–13:00, 15:00–17:45
Friday
08:00–13:00
Saturday
Closed

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

78 Rue Madame Payé, Cayenne 97300, Guyane française

Phone number

05 94 31 41 72

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