The Beau Bassin Jewish Detainees Memorial & Information Centre

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The Beau Bassin Jewish Detainees Memorial & Information Centre was established to commemorate the little known story of the 1,580 Jewish refugees who fled Nazi-controlled Europe and were deported in December 1940 to the British colony of Mauritius.

03/04/2026

Notice of Closure

Please be advised that the Memorial will be closed on Sunday 5th April 2026.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understand.

Welcoming students from " Ecole du Centre - College Pierre Poivre" at the Memorial.
04/02/2026

Welcoming students from " Ecole du Centre - College Pierre Poivre" at the Memorial.

30/12/2025

Please note that the Memorial will be closed as follows ::

Wednesday 31st December 2025 closed at 1pm
Closed from 1st January to 6th January 2026.
Reopening on Wednesday 7th January 2026.

Happy New Year 2026.

19/12/2025

Today the Memorial will closed at 2:00 p.m.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding.

Visiting the Memorial and Cemetery in memory of the "Kopstein family".
07/11/2025

Visiting the Memorial and Cemetery in memory of the "Kopstein family".

Discovering the history of the deportees of Mauritius.
03/10/2025

Discovering the history of the deportees of Mauritius.

September was marked by a special visit: the grave of Mascha Engel, buried in St Martin, was visited for the first time ...
03/10/2025

September was marked by a special visit: the grave of Mascha Engel, buried in St Martin, was visited for the first time by her relatives.

Shana TovaWishing you and your family a year of new beginnings filled with good health and happiness.
22/09/2025

Shana Tova
Wishing you and your family a year of new beginnings filled with good health and happiness.

12/08/2025

The Memorial will be closed on Friday 15th August 2025.
We are sorry for all inconvenience caused.

Address

Raymond Rivet Road, St. Martin Cemetery
Beau Bassin
71401

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 13:00

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