The Dominica Museum, Roseau (must see)

The Dominica Museum stands as the national repository of cultural heritage for the island nation of Dominica, situated in the heart of the capital city, Roseau, on a quay adjacent to the historic Old Market. This area holds significant historical importance, serving as a hub for the transatlantic slave trade during the colonial era. Housed within a building that once functioned as an old market and post office dating back to 1810, the museum preserves and showcases the rich tapestry of Dominica's cultural, social, geological, and archaeological heritage.

The museum features a captivating collection of old photographs, portraits of past rulers, and colonial-era furniture, including a chair, cabinet, and barometer. These items provide glimpses into the island's colonial past and its cultural evolution over time.

Specimens of birds and fishes, along with colonial agricultural tools, offer a window into Dominica's rich biodiversity and agricultural heritage. Indigenous cultural artifacts, such as the Pwi pwi (a miniature raft), replicas of Carib huts, and Arawak pottery and tools, illuminate the island's indigenous peoples' way of life.
Exhibits related to the island's volcanic activity showcase the geological wonders of Dominica. Visitors can discover artifacts from early settlers, including oars, domestic implements, wooden figurines, and old musical instruments, shedding light on the island's pre-colonial inhabitants and their customs.