Musée Stella Matutina
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Musée Stella Matutina for a history lesson; they come to understand the very soul of Réunion. Tucked away in Saint-Leu, this place brilliantly resurrects the island's colossal sugar industry, transforming a former factory into a vibrant storybook. You'll find yourself walking past enormous, rust-streaked machinery that once rumbled through the night, feeling the ghosts of a bygone era. It’s an immersive journey that connects the land, its people, and the bittersweet legacy of sugar in a way that is both educational and deeply moving.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the museum is its cathedral-like hall dominated by a massive steam engine and antique cane crushers. Don't miss the detailed exhibits on the lives of plantation workers or the surprisingly fascinating process of rum production.
Visitor Information
It's located at 6 Allée des Flamboyants in Saint-Leu—easy to find and well worth the trip. Given its high ratings, it's clearly a crowd-pleaser, so expect to spend a good couple of hours soaking it all in.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a repurposed industrial sugar factory, the building itself is a exhibit piece with its raw, functional aesthetic of weathered metal and vast, open spaces.
Contact & Location
Address: Fonds Régional d’Art Contemporain (FRAC), 6, Allée des Flamboyants, Stella, Les Quatre Robinets, Saint-Leu, Saint-Paul, La Réunion, 97424, France
Phone: +262 262 34 59 60
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