National Museum of Slavery Travel Guide: Top Sights in Angola, Tours

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National Museum of Slavery- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Angola; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

In the serene setting of Morro da Cruz in Luanda, Angola, the National Museum of Slavery stands as a site of profound historical importance. Established by the National Institute of Cultural Patrimony in 1977, the museum chronicles the harrowing period of slavery in Angola. Adjacent to the 17th-century Capela da Casa Grande, where enslaved individuals were baptized before being sent into the transatlantic slave trade, the museum starkly reminds visitors of human cruelty. The collection includes numerous artifacts that bear witness to the brutal history of slavery. Housed on the former estate of Álvaro de Carvalho Matoso, a notorious slave trader, the museum highlights his role and the broader context of the slave trade. Despite its modest size, the museum's mission is significant, honoring the resilience of the Angolan people and commemorating the countless lives affected by slavery. It offers a detailed look at Portugal's involvement in the Atlantic Slave Trade and also sheds light on the pre-European era of African slavery.

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Reviews of National Slavery Museum

Ai Kyen Goh

4
Reviewed: 2024-09-18

Admission fee: 500kz per person. Visited the Small Slave Museum with my family. Located in a historically significant area, the museum offers a poignant glimpse into the harrowing realities of slavery and its impact on society. As I entered the museum, each exhibit was thoughtfully curated, showcasing artifacts and documents that brought the past to life. I was particularly moved by the section dedicated to the resilience and strength of enslaved individuals, highlighting their struggles and triumphs. It is worth a visit.
been’there

3
Reviewed: 2024-07-06

Almost a tiny museum. I mean there is not much here to show you the impact of slavery. A better effort should have been made to have a bigger impact. I like the idea but the execution is rather poor.
Tapiwanashe Manyeza

4
Reviewed: 2024-02-06

The tour guide was helpful. He tried to make us understand what he was say saying. It was a good tour
Wellington Chamunorwa Muzondo

4
Reviewed: 2023-10-25

A small but very well laid out museum. Do bring a guide if you do not speak Portuguese. There are no translations to any other language on most tags to artefacts.
Shalom Melissa

5
Reviewed: 2023-07-29

Perfect for tourism. The history was very well displayed. Colorful. Very well detailed. I would suggest to imclude English and Portuguese tour guides. Overall: It was a great experience. Spectacular place! Memorable! Empowering !