Exploring the Treasures of Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from Vakinankaratra, start by heading northwest on Route Nationale 7 (RN7) towards Antananarivo. The journey will take approximately 3-4 hours, covering around 150 kilometers. As you approach Antananarivo, follow the signs leading to the city center. Once in the city, navigate to Isoraka where the museum is located. You can use GPS coordinates (-18.9118518, 47.5209224) to guide you to 17 Rue Dok Villette. Parking can be found at nearby public parking lots.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transport, you can take a taxi-brousse (shared taxi) from Vakinankaratra to Antananarivo. Depart from the main taxi-brousse station in Vakinankaratra, which usually has departures throughout the day. The fare is around 10,000-15,000 Ariary (approximately $3-5) per person. Once you arrive at the taxi-brousse station in Antananarivo, you can take a local taxi or walk to Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie located at 17 Rue Dok Villette in Isoraka. The museum is about 3 kilometers from the station, and a taxi ride will cost around 5,000-10,000 Ariary (approximately $1.50-3).

• Walking

  If you are already in Antananarivo and prefer to walk, you can start from the Analakely market area. Head northeast along Avenue de l'Indépendance and then turn left onto Rue Dok Villette. The museum will be on your right after a 15-20 minute walk. Make sure to ask locals for directions, as they are typically friendly and helpful.