The detainees spent four years and seven months in Beau Bassin central prison before leaving the island in August 1945.
The detainees spent four years and seven months in Beau Bassin central prison before leaving the island in August 1945.
In November 2014, the Beau Bassin Jewish Detainees Memorial & Information Centre officially opened, ensuring that this important history will not be forgotten.
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Our permanent exhibition explores the story of the Jewish detainees on the island of Mauritius through a series of display panels and some artefacts. We learn about the hardships of their internment, but also about their resilience; how they succeeded in creating a sense of community, and how they struggled tirelessly to regain their freedom.
Wednesdays and Fridays: 10am to 4pm
Sundays: 10am to 1pm
Closed: Public Holidays and Yom Kippur
Raymond Rivet Road,
St. Martin Cemetery,
Beau-Bassin, Mauritius.
Parking is available in front of the cemetery gate.
Phone number:
+230 5 749 2814
+230 6262503
Email address:
detaineemuseum@gmail.com
Admission to the memorial is free of charge, though donations are always appreciated to help us in sustaining our educational programmes.
Guided tours are available: Please contact our office to schedule a tour in advance.
Wednesdays and Fridays: 10am to 4pm
Sundays: 10am to 1pm
Closed: Public Holidays and Yom Kippur
Raymond Rivet Road, St. Martin Cemetery, Beau-Bassin, Mauritius.
Parking is available in front of the cemetery gate.
Phone number:
+230 5 749 2814
+230 6262503
Email address:
detaineemuseum@gmail.com
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