The Frank A. Perret museum commemorates the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée, which destroyed the town of Saint-Pierre, with exhibits detailing this dramatic event that changed the history of Martinique.
The oldest museum in Martinique, the building was renovated in 2018 and now boasts a striking contemporary design.
Memorial of the 1902 catastrophe
The museum’s collection now consists of 432 artefacts and everyday secular and religious objects.
To learn more, visit the website
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