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IFAN Museum (African Arts Museum)
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Beautiful West African art in an old Art Deco building

We had visited this museum during our first visit to Dakar in 1979 and it is little change. The... read more

Reviewed November 26, 2023
Karen and Doug S
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New York City, New York
Enjoy the Art

There is a good range of art work here, from Senegal and the wider continent. I am surprised by... read more

Reviewed April 3, 2020
32debbier
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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Reviewed July 6, 2016

This museum was a gem to find in the midst of Dakar. Open space that showcases the history and beautiful art of Senegal and other surrounding countries. Special exhibit on the national sport of wrestling was a pleasant surprise the day I visited. Not busy at all, but plan accordingly for your visit, they are not open on Mondays.

Date of experience: March 2016
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Reviewed June 17, 2016

I visited this museum twice, once when they had an outdoor exhibit about Senegalese fighters (only visited the outside as the museum itself was closed) and another time, when I managed to catch during visiting hours. The entrance fee depends on whether you are a national or not (2000CFA for nationals and 5000 for non nationals if I recall well). On my second visit, the lower level was filled with artifacts and sculptures from all over West Africa. It would be great if there was more information/description before each artifact but it was still a great collection (if a bit dusty). The Senegalese fighters exhibit had now moved to the top Ievel and that was as interesting as the 1st time I saw it. learned a lot about the fighters and the fighting tradition, something quite unique to Senegal.

Date of experience: February 2016
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Reviewed March 4, 2016

I was told it is a must to do in Dakar. Well, there is not much to do in Dakar and for sure this small and nice collection of masks is not really worth the efford. But why they charge 7.50 Euros is a riddle for sure, thats the price of the Louvre. Rib off, just one of many in the Senegal, this place is totally overpized. I would not mind, if it would show where the money goes to, but it unfortunately doesn't. So if you have not seen this museum, your life will still go running:-)

Date of experience: March 2016
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Reviewed February 17, 2016

This museum has not been taken care of since its creation. Only when there is an exhibition or a "foire" is there an effort made to revive the space.

Date of experience: January 2016
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Reviewed February 12, 2016

this places contains stuff from all over west africa, which is interesting. Mostly masks and other traditional stuff, covering the full spectrum of life and death. top floor has some pictures of wrestling which is a big sport in Senegal

Date of experience: January 2016
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