Place · Caudan Waterfront
Blue Penny Museum
A small museum on the waterfront holding the Mauritius 'Post Office' stamps and the island's colonial history; an hour indoors, good for the heat or rain.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 60–75 min
- p95 100 min
- Price
- About Rs 300–450
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- 06:00 or 17:00
- desk crowd estimate
- 28″ bags
- Yes
- Caudan Waterfront: ok
- Getting there
- Caudan Waterfront, waterfront arcade level
- Rare 1847 stamps
- Waterfront
- Air-conditioned
- Works with kids
- Mostly indoors
Highlights come from Voykit's own data and desk notes, not from reviews. Hover a tag to see its source.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 06:00 or 17:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun · busiest Fri, Sat · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: About Rs 300–450 (2026 estimate, check)
- Child: Check at the desk
- Time to spend
- 60–75 min · up to 100 min if you linger
Know before you go
- The two rare stamps, the red one-penny and blue two-pence Post Office issues of 1847, are among the most famous in philately.
- The museum also covers the island's French and British periods and the story of Paul and Virginie.
- It is air-conditioned: use it for a hot or wet hour.
Best time of day
Plan 60–75 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
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Time on site
Minimum
40min
Worthwhile
60min
Typical
75min
p95
100min
Opening hours are not printed until verified.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Dress code
- Casual.
- Bags & lockers
- Larger bags at the desk.
- Photos
- No flash; some rooms may forbid photography.
- What's closed
- SundayscheckConfirm days and any works.
- Public holidayscheckHours change.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Adult entry | About Rs 300–450 (2026 estimate, check) | — |
| Child and resident rates | Check at the desk | — |
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Caudan Waterfront, waterfront arcade level
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- none of note
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Quiet on weekday mornings.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- low
Bailouts
heat
Waterfront café (AC)
rain
Waterfront café (AC)
Nearest rescue anchor: C — Museum entrance (AC)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: yes · yesnone of note
- Lifts: check · check
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: yes · yes
- Stroller: yes · yesgood
Modern building with lifts; confirm routes with staff.
Combine with
- 2 minCaudan Waterfront restaurants · eat
- 7 minAapravasi Ghat
- 9 minPlace d'Armes
Walk the Caudan Waterfront area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Red lines
- Flash photography is usually not allowed inside.
More on the groundWho it suits · Skip it if · With kids
With kids
- with kids
- Short and quiet; more for adults and teens.
- child price
- Check at the desk
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Rainy or hot days | good | Indoors and air-conditioned. |
| History fans | good | Good context for the colonial period. |
| Small children | ok | Short and calm. |
Skip it if
- You have one morning and prefer the market and the citadel.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
How long do I need?
About an hour.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it worth it if I do not collect stamps?
Yes for the history rooms and the air-conditioning.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it open on Sunday?
Check locally.
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialBlue Penny Museum (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Port Louis