



The Museum of Black Civilisations
Dakar-Plateau
The Musée des Civilisations Noires reclaims African narratives on African soil. Its striking circular architecture houses galleries spanning ancient civilizations to contemporary diaspora art, with thought-provoking exhibits that connect heritage to present-day restitution conversations.
pan-African narratives
restitution dialogue
striking circular architecture
ancient to contemporary
Tips
🏆"one of the World's 100 Greatest Places 2019" (Time)
💬English-speaking staff available to help navigate
💵bring cash — credit cards not accepted
The Museum of Black Civilisations
Dakar-PlateauOpens Friday at 10:00 AM




The Musée des Civilisations Noires reclaims African narratives on African soil. Its striking circular architecture houses galleries spanning ancient civilizations to contemporary diaspora art, with thought-provoking exhibits that connect heritage to present-day restitution conversations.
pan-African narratives
restitution dialogue
striking circular architecture
ancient to contemporary
Tips
🏆"one of the World's 100 Greatest Places 2019" (Time)
💬English-speaking staff available to help navigate
💵bring cash — credit cards not accepted