Maritime Museum Of Douala Travel Guide: Top Sights in Cameroon, Tours

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Maritime Museum Of Douala- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Cameroon; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Maritime Museum of Douala, inaugurated in 2013, is a three-story structure designed to resemble the stern of a ship, symbolizing its focus on maritime heritage. Located on Rue de l'Hôpital in the Bonanjo administrative district, the museum features a diverse collection of sculptures, photographs, maps, and paintings. Its exhibits explore themes such as human interaction with the natural environment, the evolution of ships globally and in Cameroon's ports, and the history of maritime trade. The museum plays a significant role in preserving and showcasing the cultural and economic history of Cameroon's coastline.

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Reviews of Douala Maritime Museum

Apostle A. BORIS AYUK

4
Reviewed: 2024-07-09

I was pleased with the way I was received, The personnels are welcoming and ready serve and guide visitors. I was preveleged to have a picture of how the traditional fishing looks like. I could see an example of the pulling hand boat which was/used in the practice of fishing. I have the impression that there's still much more to discover at the maritime museum Douala ( bonanjo).
Joseph Ikeh

4
Reviewed: 2023-07-15

It's educative on the history, economic and political importance of maritime to Cameroun. They didn't omit the impact of colonialism and neocolonialism. Just go before noon to have ample time to explore before their close time by 5:30pm.
LYNDA DJEUMEN

4
Reviewed: 2023-03-15

It really describes the story of the Duala people. There are so many information! Nice place, where you can also learn about how things used to work in the past centuries in our country and around.
Thomas Meyer

4
Reviewed: 2022-10-21

Interesting building with informative displays. A large portion of the display is related to the colonial era and the related struggle between locals and colonists - certainly very informative. The actual maritime stuff is fairly limited and should not take more than 10 minutes to peruse. At 3500XAF there are museums where you get better value for money- but not in Douala.
Chukwuebuka Eke-Nnodu

4
Reviewed: 2020-06-28

It is a nice place to be. The building is shaped like a ship and it is a replica of a real ship with different floors. you find everything you in a ship there. It is worth a visit.