The Natural History Museum, a National Museum is found at the centre of Port Louis. It is the oldest Museum in Mauritius and has originated from the Desjardins Museum, which was opened in 1842.

The Natural History Museum collection dates from early 1800 and contains unique and rare specimens of the fauna of Mauritius and surrounding islets.

Also on displayed are birds, mammals, reptiles, fishes, shells, tortoises, butterflies, corals representing the local and regional fauna.