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Africa Museum

Tribal & contemporary art & crafts from Africa, plus an outdoor museum with reconstructed villages.

Postweg 6, 6571 CS Berg en Dal
📞 088 004 2800

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets

The Africa Museum in Nijmegen, Netherlands is a must-see for anyone interested in African culture. Located in the heart of the city, the museum houses a collection of over 5,000 objects from all over the continent. The museum has been in operation since 1996, and it is one of the most comprehensive collections of African art and artifacts in the world.

The museum’s permanent collection includes artifacts from all over the continent, including masks, sculptures, textiles, jewelry, and more. There are also rotating exhibitions that focus on specific aspects of African culture. The museum also hosts special events such as lectures, workshops, and performances.

The museum’s permanent collection is divided into four sections: “The African World”, “African Art and Artifacts”, “African Peoples and Cultures”, and “African Heritage and History”. Each section contains a variety of objects from different African regions and time periods. Visitors can learn about the history, culture, and art of the continent through the museum’s exhibits.

Visitors to the Africa Museum can also explore the museum’s library, which has a collection of books, periodicals, and other resources about African culture. The library also hosts a variety of workshops, lectures, and other events.

The Africa Museum also has a cafe, which serves traditional African cuisine. Visitors can enjoy a meal while admiring the museum’s collection.

Visitors to the Africa Museum have given it rave reviews. On TripAdvisor, many visitors have praised the museum’s collection, saying it is “an amazing collection of African art and artifacts” and “a great way to learn about African culture.” Other visitors have praised the museum’s library, saying it is “a great resource for those interested in African culture.”

The Africa Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in African culture. It is a great way to learn about the continent’s history, culture, and art. With its extensive collection and library, the Africa Museum is a great place to visit for anyone looking to explore African culture.

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3 stars

A small cute museum about Africa and the past slavery. The collection is quite small but interesting. The stories about people with an emigration background is interesting. However, I found that the colonial history of Africa was too much … More

4 stars

An interesting museum about Africa tucked away in a fairly remote corner of the Netherlands. Worth a visit especially if you have kids since they are a lot of fun child friendly activities integrated into the muse experience. One minor … More

5 stars

You will see and experience the real life of African, from East to West, North to South, completely wrapped in this museum. They have quite nice and amazing collection, also miniatur of typical African house from different countries in … More