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Museum · Kokopo, East New Britain
Kokopo War and Cultural Museum
An open-air and indoor museum near Kokopo’s waterfront, with tanks, guns, wrecked aircraft, weapons and photographs of the Japanese occupation, and a collection of cultural objects from New Britain.
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About Kokopo War and Cultural Museum
The Kokopo War and Culture Museum is near the waterfront, a short walk from the town center. It displays objects collected after the Japanese occupation of the Gazelle Peninsula, between 1942 and 1945.
In the courtyard and rooms there are tanks, cannons, vehicles, aircraft wreckage, bombs and weapons, as well as photographs from the Japanese and German periods. Panels explain the capture of Rabaul in 1942 and the time when the town was the main Japanese base in the South Pacific.
At the back, a smaller room houses cultural objects from New Britain, such as masks and items used in ceremonies by the peninsula’s peoples.
Visits are often combined with the Bita Paka War Cemetery, south of town, as a half-day outing.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 45 minutes to an hour and a half.
Best time
In the morning, before the heat builds, since part of the collection is outdoors.
How to get there
It’s near Kokopo’s waterfront, a short walk from the center. Half-day tours typically include the museum and Bita Paka.
Tip
Bring a hat and water for the outdoor area, and be sure to see the cultural-objects room at the back.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kokopo War and Cultural Museum
What’s in the Kokopo War Museum?
Tanks, cannons, aircraft wreckage, weapons and photographs from the Japanese occupation, plus a room with cultural objects from New Britain.
Where is the Kokopo War Museum located?
Near Kokopo’s waterfront, a short walk from the town center.
How long does a visit to the Kokopo museum take?
About an hour. Many visitors combine it with the Bita Paka War Cemetery on the same outing.