Robert Edward Hart Memorial Museum
Musée Robert Edward Hart | |
| Established | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Location | Souillac, Savanne District, Mauritius |
| Type | Memorial museum, literary museum |
Collections | Manuscripts, personal artifacts, poetry |
The Robert Edward Hart Memorial Museum (fr: Musée Robert Edward Hart), also known as La Nef Museum, is a literary memorial museum in Souillac, Mauritius.[1] It is dedicated to the life and works of Anglo-Mauritian poet and writer Robert Edward Hart (1891–1954).[2]
History
The museum was established in 1967 by the Government of Mauritius, approximately 13 years after Hart's death in 1954, by converting his seaside coral-stone residence into a public memorial.[3][4] Hart, who served as curator and librarian of the Mauritius Institute, spent his final years in the bungalow overlooking the Indian ocean.[5]
Collections and exhibits
The museum exhibits Hart's personal belongings, including furniture, clothing, published works & manuscripts and photographs of him and his family.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Onsiong, David (2018-04-20). "World Heritage Day observed amidst fears for local heritage". lexpress.mu (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-03.
- ↑ Schnepel, Burkhard (2023-05-19). Small Island, Large Ocean: Mauritius and the Indian Ocean World. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-88574-3.
- ↑ "Robert Edward Hart Museum | Mauritius, Africa | Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
- ↑ Office, Great Britain Commonwealth (1967). Mauritius: Report. The Stationery Office.
- 1 2 "Robert Edward Hart Memorial Museum - Mauritius Attractions". mauritiusattractions.com. Retrieved 2026-06-03.