Museum of Black Civilizations

About

A moving museum honoring black culture and history. a must-see in dakar!

Why go

• Taking in black art
• Peruse powerful history and art
• Deeply enriching experience

Must try

• Museum of black civilizations
• Learn about black history
• Celebrate african heritage
• Art, history, heritage, culture
• Displays are engaging and bilingual

Pro tips

• Use free wifi and google translate
• Take an elevator all the way to the top
• Use phone camera and google translate

Good to know

• They don't accept credit cards- bring cash
• Some plaques and descriptions were only in french
• Cost is 3,000

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Rating

4.4 / 5 (1892 reviews)

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