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Guinea

Musée de Boké

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Musée de Boké, Regional museum in Boké Prefecture, Guinea

The museum occupies a former fort structure near the Rio Nuñez river, displaying collections of regional artifacts and historical objects from various ethnic groups.

Built in 1878 as a colonial fort, the structure served as a prison for local rulers before its transformation into a museum under Ahmed Sekou Touré in 1971.

The collection includes traditional Baga artifacts such as communication drums, initiation instruments, and nimba masks that represent regional customs and traditions.

Located at coordinates 10.933358, -14.2959053, the museum received 156 visitors in 2019 and maintains original prison cells in its basement for viewing.

The museum grounds feature commemorative busts of Guinean heroes and a memorial marking René Caillié's 1827 departure point for his journey to Timbuktu.

Location: Boké Prefecture

Inception: 1982

Address: WPM3+8J Boke, Guinea Boke Boke

Phone: +224622242506

Email: mamadouourytraore7@gmail.com

GPS coordinates: 10.93336,-14.29591

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:38

Tourist Sites and Visits in Guinea

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Guinea is home to natural sites such as Mount Nimba, the Haut Niger Park, and the Los Islands. Religious buildings include the Grand Mosque of Conakry and the Sainte-Marie Cathedral. The country has several waterfalls, including Voile de la Mariée and Kambadaga. National museums present Guinean history and culture. Traditional markets and Atlantic beaches complete the tourism offerings.

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