Suva, the prominent city in Fiji Island boasts of having a number of scenic tourist spots. One of the finest ways to explore this beautiful city is going on a walking tour. This strategy not only facilitates you to mingle with the friendly people of Suva, but a chance to admire a few local pleasure at the several cafes, eateries and the bistros scattered in nook and corner of the city.

Fiji museum: It is one of the most popular spots in Suva. IT is located on Ratu Cakobau Road. The museum has a number of artifacts and other relics kept on exhibit. The museum provides a fascinating insight into the exciting history and prosperity of Fiji. The museum also takes you into an era of tribal conflict, cannibalism, enmity which has lead to gory war fares in Fiji. You can also take a look at the great remarkable drua kept as exhibit. The drua is conventional catamaran. You can also visit the second floor where you will find the marvelous works created by the local artists of Indo-Fijian origin.

Other attractions you can find in the museum are the Masi cloth, a unique collection of cannibal forks, warclubs, shell jewellery, tanoa bowls, and other remains of Fiji during the premature expansion period.

Address

In Thurston Gardens, Ratu Cakobau Rd. off Victoria Parade, Phone 331 5944

Admission

The Admission fees for adults is US$4.20(F$7), for school kids it is US$3 (F$5) (US$3)

For tours with guides, it costs US$1.80 (F$3).

Museum timings

On Monday to Thursday and Saturdays, the museum is opened from 9am to4:30pm,

On Fridays, the museum is opened from 9am-4pm

Accommodation near Fiji Museum

Tanoa plaza hotel, Suva, Fiji
Cnr Malcolm & Gordon Streets Suva Fiji
Phone: 679 331 2300; Fax: 679 330 1300