Musee Rabesandratana, Toliara Province, Madagascar

3jazz12354 5:00 PM Mar 12, 2018

Worth a visit
Now, this is what museums looked like some 50 years ago. Lots of shells and fish + other maritime critters on display. And a somewhat misplaced ostrich but why not... There are several stuffed 'blue fish' (coelacanths) which was believed to be extinct but rediscovered in the late 1930s. Signs (French) are somewhat small and faded and therefore sometimes hard to read. A few modern displays, mostly about protection of environment. I arrived during opening hours according to my guide book but found the museum closed. However, the lady caretaker opened the door for me. An interesting way to kill a couple of hours. If you are serioudly interested in maritime animals, big or small, you will probably love it. Also fun for kids. I don't remember what I paid for a, probably around 3 Euros in Ariarys