Publications

The Intercontinental Slavery Museum, founded on January 20, 2020, is a museum institution of the Mauritian state operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage. The museum is situated in a historic building constructed by Governor Labourdonnais, the administrator of Isle de France (Mauritius), from 1735 to 1744. ISM Mauritius Ltd positions itself as a site of consciousness and reconciliation, aiming to enable Mauritians to explore the dark yet extraordinary period that contributed to the construction of the Mauritian nation.

Our aspirations for this museum project stem from a need for sharing, and this transmission has initially occurred through various publications and temporary exhibitions, with the Intercontinental Slavery Museum and its Research and Documentation Center still in an implementation phase. A collection of guides, magazines, brochures, and soon our exhibition catalog will sharpen your curiosity with our range of public-friendly materials!

Brochure for the Temporary Exhibition 'Zistwar ek arsitektir lopital militer / Kas sa silans-la'

In the context of the Intercontinental Slavery Museum project launch, a temporary exhibition titled ‘Kas sa silans-la’ was inaugurated on October 20, 2020, allowing the public to discover the site.

These brochures will guide you through the major themes of the temporary exhibition.

The Military Hospital of Port-Louis: Architecture and History in collaboration with the Center for Research on Slavery and Indenture (CRSI)

Explore the history and architecture of the Military Hospital of Port-Louis through this exhibition booklet. This historic building, constructed by Governor Labourdonnais, housed a military hospital that cared for enslaved individuals, sailors, and colonists.

Revolt aboard the Saturn; September 5, 1792, Mozambique

An unpublished pamphlet on a little-known story in Mauritius, the revolt aboard the Saturn. This anecdote is recounted in Captain Cotte’s logbook in 1792 during his expedition from the coast of Mozambique to Isle de France.

A Preliminary Study of Drawings on Slavery by Primary School Children in Mauritius

Booklet showcasing the productions and interpretations of Mauritian schoolchildren on the theme of slavery

Report on the Public Consultation Process, from October 2020 to February 2021; Conclusions, Analyses, and Recommendations

A museum with the Mauritian people, for the Mauritian people! This compilation is a synthesis of the public consultation process during the 2020 temporary exhibition, collecting the viewpoints of 222 visitors through a questionnaire. Additionally, group discussions contributed to the publication

Proclamation for Black Slaves in Mauritius; ISM Mauritius Ltd, February 1, 2022

In the context of the 187th anniversary of the abolition of slavery, ISM Mauritius Ltd created the event ‘Enn tanto spesial abolision lesklavaz’ with a discussion around the proclamation of the abolition act in Mauritian Creole.

Bicentenary of the Execution of Ratsitatanina; (1822-2022)

Explore the iconic and controversial figure of the Malagasy Prince exiled to the penal colony in Mauritius, seeking his freedom at all costs, escaping the colony, being captured, and executed.

Tricentenary of the Arrival of the First Slaves in the French Period (1722-2022); Commemoration of the Beginning of the French Slave Trade in Mauritius

Brochure focusing on a temporary exhibition highlighting those who arrived in the shadows in 1722 for the establishment of the French colony