Museum of Arts and Tradition- Travel Tips
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Reviews of Museum of Art and Tradition
Prasunjoy Das - 4
Good explanation on Gabonese culture and tribes. Loved the 3D demo of the cavr
Nesta Nsengbene - 5
The cost is 4,500 fcfa (about $10) per person. The guide is in French. The museum is absolutely beautiful. It’s like a sanctuary. Our guide was late (the museum opens at 10am but he arrived at 10:30am due to traffic). While we waited, we were encouraged by other staff members to walk around the property. There was a little coffee shop and the woman was kind to offer us a cup of coffee. When the guide arrived he was pleasant and apologized for the delay. The tour took in total 1 hour and 1/2 and it ended with a virtual reality experience of the Irongou cave (that’s what the exhibition was about). It was wonderful to learn about the cave that was found with its relics and to learn about the different ethnic groups and how they lived in the 14th century. Not far (literally down the street) from the museum are two artisanal markets. I recommend the museum, even if you don’t speak French is worth the trip and you will be contributing to preserving our beautiful culture! Vivre Gabon!
Ömer E - 3
Nestled in the heart of Libreville, the Musée des Arts et Traditions du Gabon is an absolute must-visit for any travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Gabon. This esteemed institution stands as a tribute to Gabon's vibrant traditions and the artistic brilliance that permeates the nation's history.
Brian Pellot - 3
The restaurant/cafe staff are really friendly and the food is good and somehow less than half the price of most places (chicken in odika sauce with steamed bananas for 3,000 - a large meal). The museum itself is bizarre. I've been to hundreds of museums and like to just wander around on my own. For this one, you pay the entry fee and are placed in a windowless waiting room. Then someone comes and gets you (eventually) and follows you around the entire museum as though on a leash. Not a guide mind you. You can hire one of those too. But just some guy who stands near you, uncomfortably close, in silence, and follows you around. I politely asked several times at the beginning to be left in peace to wander but they refused so I just submitted to the weirdness of it all. At one point my "personal guard" changed shifts and i got a new one. It's a bizarre, uncomfortable, and wholly unnecessary experience. They don't ask for a tip or anything at the end, so I really have no idea what this was all about. There's really not much to see in the museum. Just avoid the awkwardness, skip the museum, and ask for the (presumably free) restaurant pass from the front desk and go have a nice meal on the grounds.
Jenna Oh - 4
nice & clean & mordern place, the garden is cozy & pretty. also the botique is valuable to visit, too. (I liked many of items! it should have second shop at the airport dutyfree) even if there are not that much various displaying items in the museum, good trying to show some of gabonese history & culture. the guide was professional.
