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Voodoo Castle, African religious artifacts museum in Strasbourg, France.

The museum displays over 1400 authentic West African Voodoo objects in a former water tower building from the 19th century.

The collection started by Marc and Marie Luce Arbogast opened to the public in 2014 after decades of careful artifact gathering.

The exhibits present ceremonial objects, ritual items, and sacred artifacts that illustrate the beliefs and practices of West African Voodoo traditions.

Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 2 PM and 6 PM, with audio guides available in multiple languages.

The museum contains the largest private collection of West African Voodoo objects outside their countries of origin.

Location: Strasbourg

Website: https://chateau-vodou.com

Website: https://chateau-vodou.com

GPS coordinates: 48.58040,7.72864

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44

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