Banana Museum (Le Musee de la Banane)
Sainte-Marie, 97230
Set among the lush trees of a banana plantation, the Banana Museum (Le Musée de la Banane) on Martinique traces the origin, growth, and trading history of one of the world’s most popular crops. Learn everything you could possibly want to know about bananas, from the stages of ripeness to many fruit’s health benefits.
The Basics
The Banana Museum in Martinique (Le Musée de la Banane) is a small but illuminating museum. After visiting the exhibits, wander through the gardens, which boast a variety of different types of flora and fauna native to Martinique. You’ll also have the chance to sample the three different types of bananas grown on the plantation.
Things to Know Before You Go
The Banana Museum is a popular destination for families and fruit lovers.
The on-site gift shop offers lots of banana-themed souvenirs.
The museum as an on-site restaurant.
The museum is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
How to Get There
The Banana Museum is about a 45-minute drive from Fort-de-France Bay, the capital city of Martinique, via the N1 road. Public transportation to the area is limited.
When to Get There
The Banana Museum (Le Musée de la Banane) is open Monday–Sunday. Spend about 1.5 hours at the museum to enjoy all of the exhibits and grounds.
Banana Restaurant
In addition to its lush grounds and informative museum, the Banana Museum also has a popular restaurant, which attracts guests with traditional Creole food and cocktails—focused, of course, on bananas. Enjoy local dishes like accra fritters made with prawns and vegetables, octopus stew, and bananas drenched in rum and served with ice cream.
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