Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor, Presidential museum in Fann-Point E-Amitié, Dakar, Senegal
The Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor is an ochre residence on Dakar's western corniche displaying Sudano-Sahelian architectural features. The house contains rooms with African sculptures, personal collections, and extensive libraries spanning the owner's intellectual pursuits.
The house dates to Senghor's tenure as Senegal's first president, when he lived here from 1981 to 1992. The government converted it to a museum in 2014 to preserve his legacy for public engagement.
The residence holds Senghor's personal library, showing his passion for African literature and philosophy throughout his life. Visitors can see how this intellectual space shaped his thinking and political work.
The museum operates during afternoon hours, so plan your visit for early afternoon when natural light fills the rooms. Check opening times in advance, as schedules can vary by season, and wear appropriate clothing for the climate.
The presidential office remains exactly as Senghor left it, with personal belongings and family photographs arranged on the walls. This room creates an intimate view of how the president shaped his daily surroundings and what mattered to him personally.
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