Musée africain de Namur, African heritage museum in Namur, Belgium
Description
The museum in Namur holds a collection focused on Central African objects, with strong emphasis on items from Congo and surrounding areas. The exhibits include weapons, furniture, musical instruments, and household goods that document different aspects of daily life in these regions.
History
The institution was founded in 1912 to collect and preserve objects from African regions. Following damage sustained during the World Wars, it relocated and reopened in new premises in 1951.
Culture
The collection shows Central African craftsmanship through everyday objects, musical instruments, and traditional weapons that reflect how people once lived. These pieces reveal the knowledge and skills passed down through generations in the regions where they were made.
Practical
The main building is currently closed for renovation work until April 2025, though the documentation center remains open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 to 15:00. Plan your visit during these hours if you wish to access the research collections and archives.
Did you know?
The research library holds around 20,000 volumes covering African subjects including geography, zoology, geology, ethnography, and economics of the continent. This substantial collection makes the institution a valuable resource for anyone seeking in-depth knowledge about Africa.
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Place d'Armes
447 m
Belfry of Namur
412 m
Fresque des Wallons
330 m
Théâtre Royal de Namur
316 m
Halle al'Chair
518 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Namur
544 m
Place Marché-aux-Légumes
599 m
Church of our Lady of Harscamp
319 m
Église Saint-Joseph de Namur
466 m
Pont de France
505 m
Pont du Luxembourg
605 m
Pompe du Marché de l'Ange
410 m
Musée provincial des Arts anciens
439 m
Église Saint-Nicolas de Namur
225 m
Tour Marie Spilar
395 m
Pont du Musée
559 m
Hôtel de Gaiffier d'Hestroy
426 m
The Horse Bayard
378 m
Joe and Frank
449 m
Comedy and Music
354 m
Cameo Cinema
529 m
The Namur Stilt-walkers
360 m
Isabelle Brunelle
406 m
Nicolas Bosret
383 m
Sambre and Meuse Gate
503 m
Sts. Joseph, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross
478 m
Eldorado Cinema
427 m
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