Musée régional de Thiès, Regional museum in Thiès, Senegal.
The Musée régional de Thiès occupies a former fort building and contains exhibits spread across multiple pavilions displaying regional artifacts and historical items.
Established in 1995, the museum transformed the original fort structure into a cultural institution dedicated to preserving local heritage and railway history.
The museum displays collections that highlight the artistic traditions of the Cayor Kingdom through exhibitions of traditional crafts and ceremonial objects.
Located opposite the Senegalese Manufactures of Decorative Arts, the museum operates Monday through Friday from 9 AM to noon and 3 PM to 5 PM.
The museum contains specialized sections focusing on the regional railroad development, which played a central role in shaping Thiès as a transportation hub.
Location: Thiès
GPS coordinates: 14.79699,-16.93318
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:07
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