National Museum of Burkina Faso Travel Guide: Top Sights in Burkina

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

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The National Museum of Burkina Faso, located on Charles-de-Gaulle Avenue in Ouagadougou, spans 29 hectares and serves as a key institution for preserving and showcasing the country's cultural heritage. Established in 1962, it houses around 7,500 artifacts, including archaeological pieces, traditional masks, statues, and tools, alongside rotating exhibitions on Burkinabé and global history. The museum also features a children's section, a theater, and a cinema, while supporting research in archaeology, ethnology, and cultural studies. With over three million items in its collection, including digital archives, it offers a comprehensive insight into Burkina Faso's past and present.

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Reviews of National Museum of Burkina Faso

Ali Aljulaijel

1
Reviewed: 2025-01-31

As an English tourist you will not be lucky to get any info and no one speak english plus the place need more care an attention
liesbeth de jong

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-13

When you want to learn more about the diverse culture of Burkina Faso, this is the place to be. The museum has a section showing the houses of the different communities of the country and to other rooms with an exposition that changes now and then. During our visit there was an exposition with artwork from Burkina. The guide was very knowledgeable and took the time to give us a tour. We came spontaneously on a Sunday, and even though the museum is only accessible with an appointment on this day, he was so kind to let us visit the museum.
DAITEY STH

4
Reviewed: 2023-06-27

The museum is wonderful and exhibits various items portraying the culture and history of Burkina Faso. It doesn’t have much but it’s worth visiting.
Céline A.

4
Reviewed: 2019-10-25

The museum is excellent for what it is. Yes, the surroundings are in desperate need of serious care, but what's inside is worthwhile. Our tourguide, Mr. Ouattara, was welcoming and very knowledgeable. Admission tickets are 500 FCFA for locals and 2,000 FCFA for foreigners.
Vanya Stoyanova

5
Reviewed: 2018-05-18

The museum is very modest, but there is an excellent exhibition of scluptures and painting of Burkina artists. In the garden you can buy souvenirs from the artists.