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Djibouti National Museum with monument and flag in front.

Djibouti

People’s Palace The People’s Palace is a monument in Djibouti City that represents the people’s struggle for freedom. It is a patriotic monument that seeks to honor one of the nation’s most important national symbols. This is made up of representative elements linked to the ideas of Djiboutian liberators, as well as the shield of […]

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Night view of the Egyptian Museum illuminated in Cairo, showcasing Egyptian history and culture.

Egypt

The Egyptian Museum The Egyptian Museum, founded in 1902, is the Middle East’s oldest archaeological museum and home to the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities. The museum houses a large collection spanning the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. The complete burials of Yuya and Thuya, Psusennes I and Tanis’ treasures, and the Narmer […]

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Eritrea cityscape featuring a modern fountain and residential buildings under clear skies.

Eritrea

National Museum of Eritrea It is in the city of Asmar, Eritrea. Woldeab Woldemariam founded it in 1992, and it was originally housed in the former Governor’s Palace until 1997, when it was relocated. The school was moved to the former Comboni Sisters School for Women. The National Museum of Eritrea promotes Eritrean history both […]

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Entrance arch to Swaziland National Museum with lush greenery in the background.

Eswatini

Swaziland National Museum The Swaziland National Museum was founded in 1972 and is located in Lobamba, adjacent to the Parliament. It is pivotal for preserving past traditions and culture for future generations. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) defined a museum as a “non-profit making institution in the service of society and its development that […]

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Ethiopia National Museum building with colorful artwork above entrance.

Ethiopia

National Museum of Ethiopia The Ethiopian National Museum houses the country’s artistic treasures as well as valuable archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is “Lucy.” A display on Selam, estimated to be 3.3 million years old and considered the earliest child, was recently added. The museum’s […]

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Vibrant Gabonese cultural art exhibit with traditional masks and artifacts.

Gabon

Museum of Arts and Traditions of Libreville It is situated in the Gabonese capital of Libreville. It is the best place to learn about Gabonese culture in depth. The museum houses a diverse collection of traditional Gabonese materials. Masks, a distinctive feature of the culture, can be seen in a variety of shapes and sizes. […]

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Coastal village in The Gambia with palm trees and colorful buildings.

The Gambia

Gambia National Museum Banjul is home to a Gambian cultural museum. It houses historical documents and displays about the Gambia’s history. It first opened its doors in 1985. The primary goal of the museum is to collect and preserve artifacts documenting the material culture of the Gambia, as well as to educate both visitors and […]

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Colonial architecture in Angola with colorful buildings and lush greenery.

Angola

Museu Nacional de Antropologia Founded on 13 November 1976, it is a cultural and scientific institution, dedicated to the collection, research, conservation, presentation and dissemination of the Angolan cultural heritage. Fourteen rooms spread over two floors house over 6,000 traditional pieces, including farm implements, hunting and fishing items, iron foundry, pottery, jewelry, musical instruments, women’s […]

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Iconic African museum building with classical architecture and surrounding greenery.

Ten Must-Visit African Museums

If you want to learn more about the history and origins of a place or a country, museums always offer enlightening insight through a collection of artifacts and other objects. Africa is home to countless museums that vividly tell the story of the continent – the painful past, the rich history, the powerful art, and […]

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