Museum of Civilization Travel Guide: Top Sights in Cameroon, Tours &

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Museum of Civilization- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Cameroon; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Museum of Civilization in Dschang, Cameroon, established in 2011, offers an in-depth exploration of the country's cultural diversity. Located near the tranquil Municipal Lake, the museum features striking architecture with eight columns and two conical roofs. It highlights the heritage of Cameroon's 250 ethnic groups, divided into six thematic sections: the foundations of Cameroon, the forest peoples of Southern Cameroon, the Littoral peoples, the Sudano-Sahelian peoples of North Cameroon, the Grassfield peoples of West Cameroon, and a segment dedicated to the chiefdoms along the "Route des Chefferies." This museum provides a comprehensive look at Cameroon's rich cultural landscape.

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Reviews of Dschang Museum

Maureen Wepngong

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-26

Musée de Civilisation de Dschang, (Museum of Civilization of Dschang) is a significant cultural institution located, in the West Region of Cameroon. The museum was established to preserve and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the people of the Western Grassfields, a region known for its diverse ethnic groups, including the Bamiléké, Bamoun, and others. It features various exhibits, including traditional masks, sculptures, pottery, and artifacts used in rituals and daily life. They also highlight the architecture and craftsmanship of the region, with replicas of traditional houses and displays of traditional clothing and adornments. One thing I also learnt is it plays an educational role by organizing workshops, cultural events, and conferences to promote and preserve the knowledge of local traditions. It serves as a bridge between the past and present, helping younger generations understand and appreciate their cultural roots. This place is an important destination for anyone interested in the cultural and historical aspects of Cameroon. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich traditions of the Western Grassfields.
Tim Hottelet

4
Reviewed: 2024-05-12

I enjoyed my visit to the Museum. The guides we had were professional and knew what they were talking about. You can learn something about local history from the pre-iron age to today. Dschang is also a nice city with friendly people
tamoh bogota

5
Reviewed: 2023-12-01

The museum is mans eye on the past. Through its expositions one can revisit what was. Its cultural display of mask and more are jus breath taking. Love everything I saw and lived. They even got Cameroon's first presidents car.
Nadège Flora

4
Reviewed: 2023-10-17

The Civilisation Museum is one of the top places to visit in Dschang. You'll learn more about the Bamileke culture and villages esp but will equally be briefed on the history of other places in Cameroon. They have bilingual Tour guides Prices are very moderate (with additional 5k if you want to take pics during your tour) It's location is ideal as it's easy to visit (not far from the road). Perfect place for picnics as it's right beside the Dschang Municipal Lake in FOTO, restaurants and hotels are equally not far from it.
Carnot Doundze Doundze

5
Reviewed: 2021-09-28

👍. Nice guides. Affordable prices. A good place to visit. Give it a try if you want to know more about Cameroon's history.