Корор

Best of Palau

This collection features Palau’s primary cultural and environmental institutions centered in Koror. The Belau National Museum and Etpison Museum document indigenous history, traditional crafts, and colonial eras through extensive artifact collections. Marine biodiversity is showcased at the Palau International Coral Reef Centre and its aquarium, which replicate native reef ecosystems. Natural conservation sites, including the Ngaremeduu Bay estuary and the Palau Crocodile Preserves, highlight the archipelago’s commitment to protecting its unique Micronesian heritage and Pacific ecosystems.

Aquarium

Educational facility featuring thematic tanks that replicate Palau's diverse marine habitats, including mangroves, seagrass beds, and inner and outer coral reef systems.

Etpison Museum

Cultural museum displaying Palauan artifacts, traditional currency, and historical photography. The facility includes exhibits on local biodiversity and traditional seafaring techniques.

Ngaremeduu Bay Conservation Area

The largest estuary in Micronesia, protecting a complex ecosystem of mangroves, seagrass, and coral reefs that support diverse bird and marine species.

Belau National Museum

Micronesia’s oldest museum, featuring a traditional carved bai (meeting house) and extensive collections of Palauan art, history, and ethnographic materials.

Palau International Coral Reef Centre

A marine research and education hub that manages the national aquarium and conducts international studies on coral reef sustainability and climate impact.

Palau Crocodile Preserves

Conservation facility dedicated to the protection and study of Palau’s native saltwater crocodile population.

Icebox Park

Waterfront park at the southern end of Malakal Island featuring views of the lagoon and used as a local site for shore fishing and picnics.