Naoero Museum

The Naoero Museum, formerly known as the Nauru Cultural Centre, is the national repository of history and tradition for the world's smallest republic. Its collections provide a detailed narrative of the island's unique journey, from its early settlement by Micronesian and Polynesian navigators to its complex modern history. The museum features ethnographic displays of traditional crafts, fishing equipment, and artifacts that showcase the indigenous Naoero culture. Significant gallery space is devoted to the colonial era, particularly the German administration and the subsequent phosphate mining boom that fundamentally reshaped the island's environment and economy. The museum also documents the harrowing experiences of Nauruans during World War II, when the island was occupied by Japanese forces and much of the population was deported. Through its photographic archives and historical relics, the Naoero Museum serves as a vital educational hub, ensuring that despite the island's small size and isolation, its cultural identity and historical lessons are preserved for future generations.

Nearby cities

Baitsi

Baitsi is located in the north of Nauru and extends from the coast into the hilly interior.

Yaren

Yaren is the primary administrative district of Nauru and serves as the de facto capital.

Boe

Boe is a small but densely populated administrative district in southwest Nauru.

Buada Historic Settlement

The fertile inland area around Buada Lagoon, a center for agriculture and settlement on the island for centuries.

Aiwo

Aiwo is considered the main commercial hub of Nauru.

Buada

Buada is the only landlocked district of Nauru.

Meneng

Meneng is an extensive district in the southeast of Nauru.

Denigomodu Settlement

Denigomodu is the economic residential hub for phosphate industry workers.

Denigomodu

Denigomodu is the most populous district of Nauru.

Nibok

Nibok is a district on the western coast of Nauru.

Uaboe

Uaboe is a small coastal district in northwestern Nauru.

Anibare

Anibare is best known for the bay of the same name, which offers the island's finest swimming beach.

Ewa

Ewa is the northernmost point of Nauru.

Ijuw

Ijuw is the easternmost district of Nauru.

Anetan

Anetan is a district on the northern coast of Nauru.

History & landmarks

Centenary Complex

A complex of buildings built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of phosphate, now housing government offices.

Yaren Police Station

The police station in Yaren is the headquarters for Nauru's police force.

Moqua Well

Moqua Well is a small underground lake in a limestone cave in Yaren.

Parliament House of Nauru

The Parliament House in Yaren is the political heart of the island nation.

Old State House

The historic official residence of the President of Nauru, a symbol of political sovereignty since independence in 1968.

Moqua Caves

The Moqua Caves are a branching system of underground passages in coral limestone.

BPC Administration Building

The former headquarters of the British Phosphate Commissioners, who controlled mining for decades.

Moqua Well Area

The surroundings of Moqua Well are characterized by underground water reservoirs and specific moisture-loving vegetation.

Nature

Boe Coral Belt

The Boe Coral Belt is a narrow reef system on the west of the island.

More places

Nauru Airport Terminal

The international airport terminal is Nauru's gateway to the world.

POW Memorial

A memorial dedicated to the memory of Nauruan civilians and foreign prisoners who suffered during the Japanese occupation.

Nauru Solar Plant

This solar facility is a central component of Nauru's renewable energy strategy.

Civil Administration Ruins

The remains of administration buildings from the League of Nations mandate period, destroyed during World War II.

Yaren Greenbelt

The Yaren Greenbelt consists of maintained green spaces and avenues lined with tropical trees.

Interior Lowland

This lower-lying area in the island's interior is surrounded by the higher edges of the coral plateau.

Boe Coastal Flora

The flora of Boe includes a variety of beach morning glories and low-lying coastal plants.

Buada Basin

The Buada Basin is a natural depression within the central plateau, containing the island's only inland lake.