The Museum of Black Civilisations

The museum is definitely worth visiting. They don't accept credit cards- bring cash. Cost is 3,000. The ground floor is mostly informational signs and replicas of archaeological finds of inportant human skills. Some have descriptions in English, too and some have QR codes that link to that. Otherwise you can use the free WiFi (no password needed) to have Google translate give you the information in English. I much prefered the first floor yobthe ground floor. There is nice art- sculptures and paintings.

Visiting the Museum of Black Civilisations (Musée des Civilisations noires) in Dakar was a deeply enriching experience for me. From the moment I arrived, the service stood out , welcoming, organized, and helpful. The entrance fee is 3,000 CFA francs, and you immediately get a brief orientation on how to move through the museum. I was especially glad there was an English-speaking staff member, which made navigating and understanding the exhibits much easier. The museum itself is powerful in both content and design. Opened in 2018, it was conceived as a pan-African space to celebrate, preserve, and tell the story of Black civilizations , from ancient African societies to contemporary expressions across the diaspora. The architecture is striking and symbolic, with a circular structure that feels both modern and rooted in African identity. Inside, the exhibits are carefully arranged by time period and geographical origin, making the journey through history feel intentional and immersive. I was particularly moved by the exhibition dedicated to African women , it was deep, emotional, and beautifully curated. Overall, it’s educational, thought-provoking, and visually impressive. A must-visit for anyone coming to Dakar who wants to understand Africa beyond the surface.

An outstanding Museum dedicated to civilizational history, heritage, culture, scientific contributions and traditions of Black People. Opened in 2018, this Museum is outcome of the vision of Leopold Sedar Senghor, the first president of Senegal, there is an admission ticket to enter the place, This Museum is recognised as one of the "World's 100 Greatest Places in 2019" by Time magazine, a must visit for every traveller. Surprising it is not crowded.

One of the highlights of my time in Dakar. The Museum of Black Civilizations celebrates African heritage with world-class curation and architecture. Galleries move from early civilizations and spiritual traditions to music, textiles, and modern art, connecting Africa with its global diaspora. Displays are engaging and bilingual (French/English). The building is stunning and accessible, and the team is welcoming. Great for families, students, and visitors. Don’t miss it.

CFA3000 entry. A welcome given to us in English. A lot of displays didn't have English, but a phone camera and Google translate works a treat. Downstairs and interesting history of civilisation spreading from Africa. Some empowering video displays celebrating important people in black history. Upstairs some excellent art displays. A peaceful and fascinating museum.

Not a huge museum but has some really interesting displays, and exhibits of black culture around the world, and fossils and the time line of the emergence of home sapiens. Really worth a visit.

Hard to believe that this museum opened , the building is essentially empty , downstairs is the official exhibit, upstairs an art exhibition There is essentially nothing on Senegal, there not many exhibits , mostly placards , all In French , about Egypt, the evolution of men (Lucy,Ethiopia and migration from Africa to the rest of the planet It feels like it was curated by a 10th grade class, sad that this is the museum for Black civilization , Best memory of the museum, the AC 🤦🏻‍♂️

hilarious! The Chinese gave them this building and they literally put up an exhibit of tires and trash. I guess art does imitate life. Before the Europeans came to Africa, there was no written language in most of the continent so they’ve don’t have any history to put on display. Instead, they’ve just culturally appropriated Egyptian history and put up billboards around the first floor of the museum on the Egyptians instead. Most of the museum is empty.