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Museum allowing to discover the great events which punctuated the history of the Mauritian postal services
Located in a Victorian-style building built between 1865 and 1868 and still used as a post office, this museum invites visitors to discover the major events that have marked the history of Mauritian postal services. In particular, it reveals the colonial government's desire in the second half of the 19th century to centralize all the country's postal services in order to improve local and international communications. Partially converted into a museum, the central post office provides a chronology of postal services in Mauritius from the establishment of the first delivery service in 1772 to the present day. The visit begins with the Dutch (1598-1710) and French (1715-1810) periods and describes the first mail deliveries by ship and "black factors". It then details the British period (1810-1968), marked by the very first stamp issue in a colony in 1847 and the introduction of the railway in the 1870s leading to a major development of postal services on the island. It ends with a history of the modern postal service. The various rooms house objects and machines related to the museum's theme: telephones, stamps, seals, postal bags... and a beautiful philatelic collection.
On site, a post office always active ensures a normal service (mail, registered parcels, Internet connection...) and a shop offers a selection of stamps, sheets and collection envelopes that can also be purchased online.
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The museum has an extensive collection of stamps, postcards, and other philatelic items, including the famous Blue Mauritius stamps. These stamps are rare and highly valued by collectors worldwide, and the museum has an impressive collection of them on display.
Apart from the stamp collection, the museum also houses several exhibits showcasing the evolution of postal services in Mauritius. Visitors can see old postal equipment, including mailboxes, stamping machines, and postmen uniforms. There is also a collection of old photographs and documents that provide a glimpse into the past and how the postal system played a vital role in the country's development.
One of the museum's highlights is the replica of an old postal coach, which was used in the early days to transport mail from one town to another. Visitors can get on board the coach and experience what it was like to travel in those times.
The museum also has a gift shop where visitors can purchase postcards, stamps, and other souvenirs. There is also a cafe on the premises where visitors can relax and enjoy a snack or a cup of coffee.
Overall, the Mauritius Postal Museum is an excellent destination for anyone interested in history or philately. It's a unique and educational experience that provides a glimpse into the country's past and the role that the postal system played in it.
Die Blaue Mauritius ist die seltenste und mit 8Mio Euro die wertvollste Briefmarke der Welt!