Blue Penny Museum - Mauritius

In the heart of Port Louis, the Blue Penny Museum is one of Mauritius’ most iconic cultural landmarks. It offers a fascinating journey through the island’s history - highlighting its colonial past, cultural evolution, and artistic heritage.

Blue Penny Museum Collection and Highlights:

The museum is world-famous for its rare 1847 ‘Post Office’ stamps - an unused one penny (orange-red) and one of only four unused two pence (indigo-blue) stamps in existence.

You’ll also discover:

• Antique maps, paintings, sculptures, engravings, and documents
• The first edition of Paul et Virginie
• A renowned sculpture by Prosper d’Epinay

Before leaving, browse the Souvenir Shop for unique Mauritius-themed items like postcards, posters, crafts, and products inspired by the historic stamps.

Exhibition Rooms

• The Age of Discovery - Navigation and maritime exploration in the Indian Ocean
• The Island Builders - Dutch, French, and British colonial periods
• Port Louis: A Leading City - The city’s evolution from the 18th to 19th centuries
• The Postal Adventure - Mauritius’ postal history and the story of the iconic stamps
• Engraved Memory - The beginnings of stamp engraving in Mauritius
• Paul & Virginie - The romantic tale that became part of Mauritian identity

Museum Boutique

Take home a piece of history from the museum’s boutique.

Products include:

• Stamps & philately-themed items (T-shirts, caps, bookmarks, pens, etc.)
• Gifts inspired by the museum’s exhibitions
• Local crafts, table mats, ship models, art prints, and books on Mauritius

All items are inspired by the prestigious heritage collection of the MCB and crafted with care to ensure quality and authenticity.

Opening Hours

• Open Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 to 17:00 (subject to change).
• Closed on Sundays and public holidays.