Chad National Museum

Chad National Museum is a history museum in N'Djamena with four exhibition halls for paleontology, prehistory, traditional crafts, and Islamic heritage. The collections span fossil remains, archaeological finds, and objects from various cultures in the region.

The museum was founded in 1962 as Fort-Lamy National Museum and moved in 1964 to the former town hall near Place de l'Indépendance. This relocation made it a more central location for the nation's heritage.

The collection shows objects from the Sao culture, traditional musical instruments, and items from the Bouta-Kabira sanctuary like masks and bronze objects. These artifacts reflect the craftsmanship and religious practices that were maintained over centuries in the region.

The museum is across from the Palace of January 15 and opens Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 16:30 and Saturday from 7:30 to 13:30. Plan your visit during weekday hours if you want more time to explore.

The paleontology section displays casts of important fossils like Tchadanthropus uxoris and Sahelanthropus tchadensis, discovered within Chad's territory. These finds rank among Africa's most significant paleoanthropological discoveries.

Location: N'Djamena

Inception: October 6, 1962

Official opening: 1962

Address: شارع ساره

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:30-16:30; Saturday 07:30-13:30

Phone: +23522523375

Website: https://facebook.com/Mus%C3%A9e-National-Tchadien-NDjam%C3%A9na-114446211970879

GPS coordinates: 12.12543,15.07743

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06