Mauritius Postal Museum

The Mauritius Postal Museum occupies a historic colonial building near the General Post Office in Port Louis. It chronicles the development of postal services on the island, from the first mail ships to modern philately. Exhibits include vintage post boxes, postal uniforms, and a reconstruction of an old post office counter. The highlight is a display of rare Mauritian stamps, including reproductions of the Blue Penny and Red Penny. Visitors can see how letters were sorted and franked in the 19th century, and learn about the role of the postal service in connecting Mauritius to the world.

Don't miss

• View a collection of rare Mauritian stamps, including early issues from the 1840s.
• Explore the recreated 19th-century post office with original sorting equipment.
• See the historic post boxes and mailbags used during the colonial era.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Mauritius Postal Museum

Cheapest way inCasela World of Adventures, West of Mauritius4.1★ · 99 travelers1–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$11 per personSee dates →Best full dayPrivate taxi : North guided tour of mauritius.4.8★ · 390 travelers6–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$100 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleMauritius Private Airport and Hotel Transfers5★ · 73 travelers~0 hoursFree cancellationFrom$38 per personSee dates →