National Museum of Cameroon
National Museum of Cameroon, Public museum in Quartier du Lac, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
The National Museum exhibits traditional masks, clothing, musical instruments, and sculptures from various ethnic groups throughout Cameroon in a former presidential palace.
Inaugurated on January 16, 2015, the museum preserves artifacts and documents that illustrate the development of Cameroonian society through different time periods.
The institution maintains collections representing the traditions of multiple ethnic communities, including ceremonial garments, drums, and regional crafts from across the nation.
The museum provides guided tours in multiple languages, with French being the primary language of instruction for visitors exploring the exhibitions.
The museum building incorporates elements of traditional Cameroonian architecture within its design, creating a connection between historical and contemporary structures.
Location: Yaoundé
Inception: January 15, 2015
Founders: Paul Biya
Official opening: January 16, 2015
Address: Ancien Palais presidentiel, Avenue Marchand, Yaounde Cameroon 7222
Phone: +237697359487
Email: info@cameroon-nationalmuseum.cm
Website: https://cameroon-nationalmuseum.cm
GPS coordinates: 3.86057,11.51592
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:29
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