Welcome to
The South Pacific WWII Museum
From the birthplace of Tales of the South Pacific and the legendary heroism of aviators, soldiers, and sailors, comes a forgotten wartime history. On Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu, tranquil coconut plantations were transformed into Base Button, the largest military base in the South Pacific during World War II, hosting over 500,000 service members.
Today, we honour this legacy by sharing it with descendants of those who supported the Allied war effort with the South Pacific WWII Museum. Plans are underway to create a larger, world-class museum, preserving the remarkable history of the New Hebrides for future generations of Ni-Vanuatu and visitors worldwide.
Honouring the many
Latest news from the Museum project.
Swire offers museum grant
The philanthropic trust of the Swire Group in London has offered the South Pacific WWII Museum a 50% matching grant of USD 22,000 toward the next stage of our development.
If we can raise the corresponding USD 22,000, Swire will match it dollar for dollar — unlocking a total of USD 44,000 for essential renovation works. (story).
How you can play your part
The South Pacific WWII Museum is entering an exciting new phase of development — and we invite you to be part of it. Help us reach our $22,000 funding target and unlock the funding from the Swire Philanthropic Trust.
Please head over to our donation page and see how easy it is to help us reach our funding goal.
Our matching funding goal
Help Us Unlock the Next Chapter of Pacific War History
Museum creates Strong memorial
The Museum has created a special memorial to the lives lost on the USS Strong. (story)
New Museum gallery opens
Say hi to Raymond Lemy Nacisse
Our newest Museum staff member comes from a diverse background of volunteering. (story)