Indian Immigration
About This Museum
Tucked away in the leafy grounds of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, this isn't your typical museum. It tells a profoundly human story, one that charts the journey of thousands of indentured laborers who crossed the seas to shape modern Mauritius. You won't find sterile displays here; instead, you're met with the tangible echoes of their lives. The air itself feels thick with memory, making it a deeply moving and essential stop to understand the soul of the island.
Collection Highlights
Look for the replica of the 'ghurrie', a humble cloth bundle that held all a laborer's worldly possessions. The old photographs of cane fields and crowded depots are haunting, but it's the small things—a tattered sari, worn-out tools, and fragile travel documents—that truly whisper their stories.
Visitor Information
It's compact, so you can easily absorb it in an hour or so. Just remember to check the opening hours for the MGI campus as a whole, as they can vary. It’s a quiet place for reflection, so take your time with the exhibits.
Architecture & Building
The building is a simple, functional part of the institute's campus, blending into the peaceful, academic surroundings rather than standing out as an architectural monument.
Contact & Location
Address: Moka, Mauritius / Maurice
Phone: +230 433 1278
