Bobato ship models
About This Museum
People often wander into Bobato looking for a unique piece of Mauritius, something beyond the usual souvenirs, and they always find it. The air is thick with the scent of wood shavings and varnish, a testament to the meticulous craft happening right here. You'll see everything from miniature pirogues, so detailed you can almost hear the waves, to grand replicas of the tall ships that once charted our island's waters. It’s less a formal museum and more a living workshop where history isn't just displayed—it's being built. Stepping back outside onto Sir John Pope Henessy Street, you carry with you the quiet awe of having witnessed a true craftsperson at work.
Collection Highlights
Exquisitely detailed models of traditional Mauritian fishing pirogues and majestic 18th-century trading vessels, each one handcrafted from local woods.
Visitor Information
Tucked away at 53A on Sir John Pope Henessy Street in Curepipe; it's easy to miss the entrance, so keep an eye out for the window display filled with tiny ships.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic, unassuming Mauritian townhouse with a simple shopfront, its charm is all in the hand-painted sign and the wooden treasures within.
