National Library of the Democratic Republic of Congo

The National Library building stands on Boulevard Colonel Tshatshi, containing over 1.2 million books and thousands of historical photographs documenting Congolese heritage.

The library opened in 1974 as part of the Ministry of Culture and Arts, later gaining administrative independence through a presidential order in 1989.

The facility maintains collections in multiple languages reflecting the diverse ethnic groups of Congo, with materials covering literature, arts, and traditional knowledge.

The reading rooms remain open to researchers and the public, offering access to books, periodicals, photographs, and digital resources with assistance from professional librarians.

The institution houses 7,500 historical photographs capturing political and social events, though only twenty-five percent have completed the digitization process.

Location: Kinshasa

Inception: 1974

Address: 10 Boulevard du Colonel Tshatshi Kinshasa

Phone: +243900871439

GPS coordinates: -4.30413,15.28266

Latest update: September 14, 2025 21:16