Jean-Marie TJIBAOU Center

This establishment provides an overview of Southern Pacific culture.

The Jean-Marie Tjibaou center is located north of Noumea. Designed by the architect Renzon Piano, the architecture of the building incorporates the same symbolic shapes as the Kanak cabins. The building is simply magnificent in itself, even before you walk through the doors.
It's an oceanic cultural exchange center which spreads out over more than 22,900 square feet. The center is composed of 10 cabins connected by a central path. You'll find thousands of documents there: audio, video, photographs, doctoral theses and much more...

The 10 cabins contain both permanent and temporary exhibitions which evoke the history, culture and customs of the Kanak people.

The center also hosts festivals, artistic events and welcomes artists on a regular basis.

The buildings are surrounded by the Kanak path, created by Téa Kanaké. You'll find all the important symbols that are so dear to the Kanaks. It is an initiatory path upon which one must open up his heart and soul to be able to understand the Kanak world and its spirits.

A visit to the center is a very enriching experience. You will discover a culture that deserves our respect and understand the importance of respecting the customs in these islands (among others).

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