Museum
Welcome to the Dschang Museum of Civilizations
Discover the history, art, and cultural richness of Cameroon's four major cultural areas.
Man at the heart of cultural identity for a dialogue between civilizations
Welcome to the Museum of Civilizations of Dschang
Located on the banks of the Dschang Municipal Lake, the Museum of Civilizations is a unique venue dedicated to discovering, preserving, and promoting Cameroon's rich cultural heritage. Through a permanent exhibition featuring over 500 artifacts and 1,500 illustrations, explore the history, art, and traditions of the country's four main cultural areas: the Mountain Peoples (Grassfields), the Forest, the Sea, and the Sudano-Sahel. We wish you an enriching journey into the heart of our cultures!
Community museum · Open since 2011 · MDC (Musée des Civilisations)
Collections and visit
Anthropologie, Histoire et Civilisations du Cameroun
- 500
- objects in the collections
- 5
- exhibition rooms
- 1 200
- m² of exhibition space
- 90
- minutes per visit on average
Masterpieces
- Masques royaux des Grassfields
- Costumes de danses traditionnelles
- Trônes sculptés
- Vestiges archéologiques de la civilisation Sao
Fields covered
• • Archéologie (SaoPaléolithique) • Histoire contemporaine (ColonisationIndépendance) • Artisanat et Arts traditionnels • Sociologie et Traditions (ChefferiesRites)
Object categories
• MasquesStatuettesCostumes traditionnelsInstruments de musiqueArmes anciennesObjets rituelsPhotographies historiquesMaquettes architecturales
Origin of the collections
Collectes directes auprès des communautés locales des 4 aires culturelles du Cameroundons des chefferies traditionnelles et transferts de collections documentaires
Guided tour languages
FrançaisAnglaisAllemand
Booking arrangements
Entrée libre pour les individuels. Réservation obligatoire à l'avance par e-mail ou téléphone pour les groupes scolaires, circuits touristiques, sorties thématiques et l'accès à la salle de conférence.
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Our museum
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Established in 2011 through a decentralized cooperation partnership between the Municipality of Dschang and the City of Nantes in France, the Dschang Museum of Civilizations stands today as the cultural focal point of the West Region of Cameroon. Its monumental 1,200 m² architecture, inspired by traditional chiefdoms and totemic symbols of the Grassfields, is a visual masterpiece majestically set on the shores of the Municipal Lake.
Our institution is dedicated to serving as a living memorial bridge between generations. Through our galleries, we offer a comprehensive historical journey starting from prehistoric times, passing through the dark eras of the slave trade and colonization, up to the vibrant celebration of contemporary arts. The museum is proud to house priceless treasures, from royal masks to dynastic thrones, while operating a nautical base and a Pan-African library open to all.
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Gallery
Media gallery
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Key figures
The museum in figures
15 ans
Years of experience serving heritage
500
Authentic artifacts on display
1500
Illustrations and historical documents
1200
Modern exhibition and interpretation space
FAQ
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The museum is open every day (Monday through Sunday) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM non-stop.
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- +237697538002
- info@museedescivilisations.org
- www.museedescivilisations.org
- Bord du Lac Municipal, Route du Lac, Dschang, Région de l'Ouest, Cameroun
Languages spoken
French, English
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Bord du Lac Municipal, Route du Lac, Dschang, Région de l'Ouest, Cameroun