7 historical museums in West Africa you need to visit in your lifetime

National Ethnographic Museum (Museu Etnográfico Nacional)
Inside the National Ethnographic Museum. Photo:afrotourismcom

National Ethnographic Museum – Guinea Bissau

Situated in the capital of the country, the National Ethnographic Museum in Guinea Bissau serves as one of the most visited museums in the country. It is also one of the only two national museums the country has. A visit to the museum provides an overview of the different tribes in the country and how they are distinct through art and monuments taking visitors through their development and transition. The museum also boasts of over 14,000 texts and regular exhibitions and tours for visitors. If you are looking to explore ethnic groups from West Africa in full detail, this is the museum to go to.

Last Edited by:Victor Ativie Updated: May 15, 2020

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