点评:There is a lot of traveller feedback on the lack of things to do in Port Moresby. Somehow, the modern capital, scattered across several suburbs and built on arid, sunburnt ground, seems underwhelming. A poor introduction to the country perhaps?However if we turn the glass and try to see it as half full, rather than half empty, the National Museum does serve as an impressive and important introduction to the country.
The architecture is impressive, with an entrance hall that mimics a Sepik Spirit House, with tall house posts. This echoes the architecture of the Parliament Building close by. Inside, is a treasure trove of artefacts from all parts of PNG. Some of the exhibits are massive, like the full size trading canoe from the Trobriands or the frontal facade of Haus Tambaran from Maprick. There seems to be some uncertainty whether to display artefacts by region, function or date of acquisition. This leads to a feel of exploring a slightly chaotic archive or storage facility.
The Museum has other focuses, apart from traditional culture. One floor covers WW2 and the Kokoda Trail. A full size aircraft hanger built in the grounds, displays fighter planes (allied and Japanese) that crashed in PNG between 1940 and 1945. Also covered is the disappearance of Amelia Earhart.
The Museum has a few negative issues. The ban on photography seems overly precious and petty. There is no money for air conditioning, so it's unclear if the collection is being chewed by moths and other bugs as you swelter and browse. A small cafe and museum shop would be a useful addition.
Overall though, a few hours well spent and an informative introduction to PNG
翻译:有很多旅行者反映,在莫尔兹比港没什么可做的。这座现代化的首都城市由多个郊区组成,坐落在干旱且阳光灼人的土地上,给人的印象似乎不尽如人意。或许它没能很好地展现这个国家的魅力吧?不过,如果我们换个角度,试着往好的方面看,国家博物馆倒确实是一个令人印象深刻且能让人初步了解这个国家的好去处。
它的建筑也相当出色。入口大厅的设计仿照了塞皮克地区的灵屋样式,配有高高的屋柱。这一设计与附近的议会大楼的建筑风格相呼应。馆内收藏着来自巴布亚新几内亚各地的珍贵文物。其中一些展品规模宏大,比如特罗布里恩德群岛上的全尺寸贸易独木舟,或是来自马普里克地区的塔姆巴兰神庙的正面墙面。目前似乎尚未确定应以地区、功能还是获取时间为标准来陈列这些文物。这让人有种在探索一个略显混乱的档案馆或储藏室的感觉。
除了传统文化外,这座博物馆还有其他展览主题。有一层楼专门介绍第二次世界大战及科科达小径。博物馆园区内建有一座全尺寸的飞机库,里面陈列着1940年至1945年间坠毁在巴布亚新几内亚的盟军与日本战斗机。博物馆还讲述了阿梅莉亚·埃尔哈特失踪的经过。
这座博物馆也存在一些不足之处。禁止拍照的规定显得过于严苛且小题大做。没有资金来安装空调,因此当你在酷热中参观时,很难说展品会不会被飞蛾或其他虫子啃坏。要是能有一个小咖啡馆和纪念品商店就更好了。
不过总体而言,花上几个小时来参观还是值得的,能让人对巴布亚新几内亚有一个不错的初步了解。