Musée Ethnographique et d'Histoire des Peuples de la Forêt d'Afrique Centrale, Ethnographic museum in central Yaoundé, Cameroon.
The museum exhibits traditional objects, clothing, and reconstructions of houses representing the peoples of the Central African forests.
Founded by Thérèse Fouda in 2005, this private institution preserves the heritage of forest communities through permanent collections.
The collections display musical instruments, ceremonial objects, and everyday items that demonstrate the traditions of forest peoples.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with guided tours available through exhibition halls.
The site incorporates a lunar calendar and sundial within the reconstruction of traditional Fang-Beti houses.
Location: Yaoundé I
Address: Yaoundé, Cameroon Yaoundé Yaoundé
Opening Hours: Mardi-Samedi 10:30-17:30
Phone: +237699591757
GPS coordinates: 3.87127,11.52361
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:38
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