Musée National des Arts et Traditions du Gabon

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Musée National des Arts et Traditions du Gabon, Art museum in Libreville, Gabon.

The National Museum of Arts and Traditions contains 2,500 ethnographic objects including baskets, cooking utensils, musical instruments, statues, and tribal masks.

The museum opened on October 4, 1963, under President Leon Mba, and moved to its current administrative building in November 1967.

The museum houses collections representing more than 40 ethnic groups of Gabon through traditional crafts, stone carvings, and ceremonial objects.

Located at 51 Avenue Augustin Boumah opposite the Chamber of Commerce, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00.

The museum maintains a botanical garden featuring 100 local plant species and an audio archive containing 1,114 recorded documents.

Location: Libreville

Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas

Address: 51 avenue Augustin, Boumah, Libreville, Gabon Libreville

Opening Hours: Terça-feira-Sábado 10:00-17:00

Phone: +24111723158

Website: https://facebook.com/mnartgabon

GPS coordinates: 0.38387,9.44649

Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:41

Nature Trail and Discovery of Gabon

The national parks and reserves of Gabon protect rainforests, savannas, and coastal areas. These natural spaces are home to elephants, gorillas, buffalo and marine turtles. The country also includes cultural sites like the St. Louis Cathedral in Libreville built by the Eiffel workshops and the Raponda Walker Arboretum with its collection of local plants.

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