Events
in Martinique

Pre-Columbian archaeology collection The Museum of Pre-Columbian Archaeology and Prehistory houses a collection of Pre-Columbian archaeology that traces some 4,000 years of the island's Amerindian history. Since 1970, the museum has preserved the oldest and most diverse archaeological heritage in the Lesser Antilles. Through its six thematic halls, the museum presents in images, sounds, words and precious objects, all the richness of the Amerindian civilizations. Opening hours: Monday: 1pm - 5pm / Tuesday to Friday: 8am - 5pm / Saturday: 9am - 12pm Musee Departemental d'Archeologie, 9 rue de la Liberte, Fort-de-France, 0596 71 57 05

Documentary: Volcanoes of the Caribbean (52 min) Running time: 52' The film "Volcanoes of the Caribbean" provides a detailed analysis of the May 8, 1902, eruption that destroyed the town of Saint-Pierre in Martinique and the 1995 eruptive crisis on the island of Montserrat. This film shows how, thanks to the work of Professor Alfred Lacroix, a concept was born: that of a pyroclastic flow and a Peléan eruption. If you have trouble visualizing what a pyroclastic flow is, imagining its destructive power, and understanding why nearly 30,000 people were killed in Saint-Pierre in less than 3 minutes on May 8, 1902... Come see the screening of the documentary film. (Volcanoes of the Caribbean) This film explores volcanic activity in the Lesser Antilles arc, focusing on major events in the history of each island’s volcanoes, the eruption of Mount Pelée on May 8, 1902, and that of La Soufrière on Montserrat in 1995. - In the first part, the reconstruction of the May 8, 1902, disaster is very well explained through a combination of archival footage and computer-generated imagery. The film’s value lies in the fact that it addresses various aspects—political, geographical, and geological—providing a comprehensive view of this disaster and offering historical and scientific insights. - In the second part: Volcanic activity on other Caribbean islands is discussed, with explanations focusing in particular on Montserrat’s Soufrière, Kick’m Jenny, and Guadeloupe’s Soufrière... Documentary "Earthquakes and Tsunamis" Produced by "L'esprit sorcier" Why, when, and how does the earth shake? Documentary “Inside Volcanoes” Produced by “L’esprit sorcier” How are volcanoes formed, where are they found, and should we be afraid of them? Hours of Operation Open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:00 PM). Open on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Victory Day (May 8), Ascension Thursday, Pentecost Sunday, Bastille Day (July 14), Assumption, August 15; Armistice Day, November 11. Science and Earth Discovery Center (CDST), Habitation Perinelle, La Galere, Saint-Pierre, 0596 52 82 42

Exhibition & garden to discover the cultivation, consumption and medicinal virtues of the fruit. Further information at www.museedelabanane.fr Habitation Limbe, Quartier Fourniols, Sainte-Marie, 0596 76 23 96

TOM, Teat' Otonom Mawon , Croix Mission, Boulevard du General de Gaulle, 122 rue Victor Severe, Fort de France

A place of remembrance and testimony to the life of Aimé Césaire. Aimé Césaire, a Martinican man of letters and politician, worked in this office first as mayor and later as honorary mayor of the city of Fort-de-France. Inaugurated on June 26, 2013—the date of his 100th birthday—the Aimé Césaire Office welcomes you on the first floor of the former City Hall. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Former City Hall, 116 Rue Victor Severe, Fort-de-France, 0596 59 61 33

Bizouk Grand Carbet Ticket Office at the Aimé Césaire Cultural Park, Place José Martí, Fort-de-France

A fascinating witness to the history of Martinique and the founding of Fort de France, Fort Saint-Louis opens its doors to welcome you to the heart of its ramparts and fortified bastions. A tour steeped in history, with a remarkable view over the Baie des Flamands. Active naval base, headquarters of the French Navy's high command for the Antilles-Guyana zone. Guided tours Tuesday to Saturday Fort Saint Louis, Boulevard Chevalier Sainte-Marthe, Fort-de-France Office de Tourisme Centre Martinique, 29 rue Victor Hugo, Fort-de-France, 0596 80 00 70

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation. Kinky Mango, Hauts de Californie, Le Lamentin

Biography of Father Pinchon The Marine Environment The Three Bioclimatic Zones in Martinique Father Pinchon’s Insect Collection The Magic of Coral Reefs The Trees of Martinique’s Forests Workshops and games on fauna, flora, and biodiversity. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. / Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. / Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Père Pinchon Museum, 33 Rue du Professeur Raymond Garcin, Route de Didier, Fort-de-France, 0596 42 12 30