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Opening days in Papeete: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Papeete with known opening hours, 2 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Wednesday in Papeete
0 closed · 6 open
Closed on Wednesday
Nothing closes on Wednesday — all 6 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Wednesday
- Marché de Papeete5:30–16:00
- Musée de la Perle9:00–17:00
- Place Vai'eteOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Temple de Paofai6:00–19:00
- Toaroto BeachOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Vaipahi Waterfall Gardens7:00–19:00
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Papeete | 5:30–16 | 5:30–16 | 5:30–16 | 5:30–16 | 5:30–16 | 5:30–13 | 4:30–10 |
| Musée de la Perle | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | ✕ |
| Place Vai'ete | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Temple de Paofai | ✕ | 6–19 | 6–19 | 6–19 | 6–19 | 6–18:15 | ✕ |
| Toaroto Beach | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Vaipahi Waterfall Gardens | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 |
Open late in Papeete
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Place Vai'eteOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Toaroto BeachOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Papeete closed on Sunday?
Some are. 2 of the 6 top sights in Papeete with known hours close on Sunday: Musée de la Perle, Temple de Paofai. The other 4 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Papeete?
On Sunday, 4 of the 6 top sights in Papeete are open: Marché de Papeete, Place Vai'ete, Toaroto Beach, Vaipahi Waterfall Gardens.
Which attractions in Papeete are open every day?
4 top sights in Papeete are open all seven days: Marché de Papeete, Place Vai'ete, Toaroto Beach, Vaipahi Waterfall Gardens.
Which sights in Papeete are open late?
Place Vai'ete, Toaroto Beach stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-28). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Pacific/Tahiti).
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