Musée National, Archaeological and anthropological museum in Bamako, Mali.
The National Museum of Mali maintains a collection of 10,000 artifacts, including traditional clothing, musical instruments, and ritual objects from multiple ethnic groups.
The institution started as the Sudanese Museum in 1953 under French colonial rule, with Ukrainian archaeologist Y. Shumowskyi gathering nearly 3000 items.
The museum displays concrete replicas of significant Malian structures, including the architectural designs of mosques from Djenné and Timbuktu.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00, with extended hours on Wednesday until 18:30 and shorter hours on Sunday until 14:00.
The museum houses 40,000 black and white photographs documenting Mali's cultural evolution, alongside numerous audio and video recordings of traditional practices.
Location: Bamako
Address: M252+C6C, Bamako, Mali Bamako Bamako
Opening Hours: Martes 09:00-17:00; Miércoles 09:00-18:30; Jueves-Sábado 09:00-17:00; Domingo 09:00-14:00
Phone: +22320223486
GPS coordinates: 12.65842,-7.99959
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:45
Mali features earthen mosques, ancient archaeological sites, noteworthy geological formations and natural parks. The cities of Timbuktu, Djenné, and Gao have religious and historical mud-brick architecture. The country also has waterfalls, ancient caves, and colonial monuments. National parks and nature reserves are home to local wildlife. The architectural heritage includes historic mosques, traditional fortifications, and administrative buildings from the colonial period.
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