National Museum of Yaoundé Travel Guide: Top Sights in Cameroon,

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

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The National Museum of Yaoundé, housed in the former presidential palace of Ahmadou Ahidjo, offers a comprehensive journey through Cameroon's cultural and political history. Spanning 30 rooms across a 5,000-square-meter space, it showcases artifacts from the country's ten regions, traditional regalia, musical instruments, and rare historical photographs. Highlights include objects from traditional leaders, archival documents, and the saxophone of legendary musician Manu Dibango. Following extensive restoration completed in 2015, the museum also features contemporary art, ancient Egyptian pieces, and prominent sculptures at its entrance, reflecting a blend of heritage and modernity.

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Reviews of National Museum

DAITEY STH

4
Reviewed: 2024-07-16

Great history facility to visit in Yaoundé. Absolutely lovely.
Joseph Ikeh

4
Reviewed: 2024-05-21

The National Museum Yaoundé is a great tourist site that exposes one to the history and culture of Cameroun. In general, you'll learn about the various geopolitical zones of Cameroun. You'll see photos of the rich culinary variety in Cameroun. Additionally, the museum features certain insightful artistic exhibitions that make for a scintillating conversation. For 5000cfa for non-residents, 2000 for residents, and a 50 per cent discount for student ID Card bearers, you gain entrance and a tour guide. A one-time payment of 5000 cfa is demanded if you or your group desires to take photos. This is really on the high side for mobile phone photos. The entrance fee is high enough to cover mobile phone photos. In all, given the historical importance of the building as a former presidential Palace, it is worth a visit.
Bih Mukongu

4
Reviewed: 2023-11-12

This is a historic sight. I loved every bit of it, like home away from home. Some of our culture is still being represented here and it takes me way back to my childhood before the rapid advancements in technology (1980's). The staff was very receptive and polite. I enjoyed every bit of my stay there. For those who have not been around Cameroon for a while especially and cannot reach the suburbs, it's a total recommend
Viktoria Kotlubei

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-03

Very good English-speaking guide Njiward Valery, who tells not only about contemporary artists, but also the culture, history and a usage of musical instruments. Helps to understand current political situation in Cameroon. Nice to visit place, sometimes randomly closes. Price for foreclosures is 5k XAF + 5k for making pictures.
Muhtadee Ahmad

4
Reviewed: 2022-08-14

Reservoir of history of this region..... Splendid job done. 5000 CFA was entry fee for foreigners. More 5000 was the charge for taking photo inside which was optional and I did not avail. A english speaking guide was there to explain everything. It was a good visit eventually.