Solomon Islands is not only a country of breathtaking natural beauty, it is also a land of people who practise a variety of exotic cultures. It truly is the Pacific's melting pot, where descendants of Oceania's three main cultural groups of Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia merge and cohabit as one nation, proud of their rich and unique cultural identity.

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Vilu Open Air WWII Museum Open air display of relics. SBD, Wildcat, P400 remains, Corsair, P38, assorted wings, Japanese artillery and lots of smaller items.     Markets A thriving and busy collection of market vendors selling vegetables, fruits, fish, betel nut and custom shell money and jewellery.     Busu Cultural Centre Watch cultural warriors welcome, shell money production, bride price demonstration, visit tabu sites for men and women and much more       Public Library Situated on the main highway just behind the office of the Public Works Department.                           Â	Cultural Centre - Honiara The different traditional architectural styles of the provinces are seen in the leaf houses built behind the museum in a parkland setting.     Botanical Gardens Enjoy the peace and tranquility of a natural forest while walking the many ECO tracks.     Forestry Village -Botanical Gardens Expand your cultural knowledge and visit the authentic working village. Walk around and chat with the locals.        National Archives The most extensive collection of historic material in the country is collected and maintained at the archives next door to the museum and is open to the public.                       Â