The Museum

The Pitcairn Island museum displays a number of artefacts and items, some of which have been donated and loaned by people from all over the world.

Artefacts, such as the stone tools, which were made by Polynesians prior to the arrival of the mutineers, are on display.  Other artefacts include Bounty relics (salvaged from the wreck), a well used traditional wheelbarrow and more.  The books and articles, written about the mutiny and Pitcairn Island, have kept readers occupied for hours.

Currently, the museum is located at the School, however a new museum located more centrally is likely in the future.  Once the new museum is completed, it is hoped that items, including those illegally taken off the island in the past, will be returned and displayed on Pitcairn.  The Bounty cannon, uplifted on 8 January 1999, will also be returned to Pitcairn in 2005 for display in the museum.