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National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde), Yaounde

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Housed in the former presidential residence, today National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde) serves as an institution for the conservation of the national culture. Opened in 1972, the museum attracts visitors with its architecture, attractive grounds, and vast collection of art. Take a guided tour to see exhibits of bronze and wooden statues and symbols, as well as pictures of historical figures. You can also visit the lavish yard with 12 fountains and examples of traditional houses originating from each of the country's regions. National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde) is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , international travel planner Edition.
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  • By mithras123
    Must visit if you are in Yaounde, it costs only 5000 XAF for non-residents which includes a very knowledgeable and very helpful guide (English and French speaking). Small collection and not extremely....  more »
  • By HertsWanderer2014
    We had a great tour of the museum by a fantastic guide - we even took some cameroonian friends and we all learned a great deal, this is a must visit attraction for any visitors to Yaounde.  more »
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  • By William Nyantakyi
    A met a very welcoming guide who did an amazing job taking me round and it was such a nice experience
  • By Tagha Benard
    A very nice place it deals with history n craft work of Cameron
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