National Museum of Guinea Travel Guide: Top Sights in Guinea, Tours &

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

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Sandervalia National Museum, Guinea's national museum, is located in Conakry near Ignace Deen Hospital in the Kaloum district. Established in 1960, it houses a modest collection of traditional artifacts from Guinea's regions, colonial-era statues, and craft items for sale. The museum, set in a park with few remaining trees, includes a restored wing supported by Japan and a 19th-century concrete arch used informally for art displays. Historically tied to Guinea's cultural policies, it now serves as a gathering place for artists and hosts exhibitions. The displays feature masks, musical instruments, and regional house models, while the courtyard holds colonial-era statues, including figures like Samori Touré and French officials. A cafeteria decorated with colonial helmets operates on-site. The museum opens intermittently and also functions as a venue for cultural events.

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Reviews of Sandervalia National Museum

Mashad Arora

3
Reviewed: 2024-03-02

They are building a new building to house the museum's collections, so as of now all the exhibits have been stored away until that work is complete. The courtyard is still open even though a large part of it is under construction, so you can still see the statues that are there.
Sitan

3
Reviewed: 2021-11-15

Wish it was better taken care of. Nice guides tho; they know what they're talking about. Things are well explained, but it's a shame that the national museum of Conakry looks this bad. The garden has not much maintenance. Please do something. This is an important part of Guinea history. And it needs to be cherished.
Kitamora klvnd

2
Reviewed: 2018-12-08

Really poor! I don't feel that guinean history ... They are supposed to bring us back, still in need of more help!
Chris Marks

3
Reviewed: 2017-12-01

As with much of Guinea, money is needed to make improvements. As with most of Guinea, the pride shows through the modest surroundings. As with all of Guinea, the people are what makes it great.
Alpha Bah

3
Reviewed: 2015-12-23

Great collection. However place needs to be better taken care off