Eden Art Gallery

Mahé


This large showroom sells local artworks and photography, framed and unframed, with mostly prints and the occasional original work. It's sometimes given over to temporary exhibitions.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Mahé attractions

1. Botanical Gardens

1.7 MILES

The manicured botanical gardens, full of streams and birdsong, are about a 10-minute walk south of the centre. Star attractions are the coco de mer palms…

2. Liberty Monument

1.83 MILES

Unveiled in 2014 to mark 38 years of independence, this eye-catching bronze sculpture is the work of British-born Seychellois artists Tom Bowers.

3. Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque

1.92 MILES

Tucked away from the main drag is this modern mosque, which serves Victoria's small Muslim community. It's at its busiest for Friday noon prayers.

4. Natural History Museum

1.99 MILES

The rather ramshackle Natural History Museum is worth a quick visit to learn about the islands' geology, fauna and flora.

5. National Museum of History

2 MILES

Housed in Victoria's restored colonial-era Supreme Court building (1885), this terrific museum opened in late 2018. While the architecture itself is worth…

6. Clock Tower

2.02 MILES

The focal point of the city centre is this downsized replica of the clock tower on London's Vauxhall Bridge. It was brought to Victoria in 1903 when the…

7. Anglican Church

2.06 MILES

Taking pride of place in the centre of town is the simple Anglican church, with its renovated facade and elegant tower.

8. Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market

2.15 MILES

No trip to Victoria would be complete without a wander through the covered market. It's small by African standards, but it's a bustling, colourful place…