Musée du rhum de Sainte-Rose — Attraction in Basse-Terre

The Musée du Rhum is a small but intriguing stop, offering a mix of history, natural curiosities, and, of course, rum. While it might not be a destination to go out of your way for, it’s worth visiting if you’re nearby.

The museum begins with a series of informative posters detailing the history of rum production and the process itself. While these displays are interesting, they are fairly simple and might leave those looking for a more immersive experience wanting more.

Upstairs, things get more eclectic. There’s an impressive collection of local insects, including the Hercules beetle—famous for being the longest insect in the world. If that’s not enough, there’s also a 10x scale model of the beetle, which is both bizarre and fascinating. Nearby, a “Noah’s Ark” display features pairs of animals on the ark—a whimsical and somewhat puzzling addition to the museum. You’ll also find a collection of ship models that are well-crafted but feel a bit disconnected from the rum theme.

Back downstairs, you’re treated to a rum tasting, which is a highlight and a nice way to end the visit.

While the museum offers some unique elements, the experience feels a bit disjointed. It’s not a must-see, but if you enjoy quirky attractions and happen to be in the area, it’s...

Nice museum yet nothing special. They just tell you how they make rum on 7 posters and nothing else. They are trying to make the museum bigger by adding other exhibitions that have nothing to do with rum and rum making. And for the free tasting of rum you literally have to beg. It’s confusing and not well presented (the tasting). 3/5 just because of the low...

A large portion of knowledge about the history of rum (Alexander the Great and Christopher Columbus had their share in it!) and the production process. In addition, a lot of interesting exhibits from related fields, e.g. ships and insects. Tasting included in the price of the entrance ticket. Important: taking photos is...