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African Art & Sculpture in Lomé, Togo

February 8, 2024 10:39 pm

With an impressive collection from different African countries of more than 1600 pieces of statues, sculptures, engravings and pottery, in wood, terracotta, ivory, iron, bronze and gold, the International Museum of the Gulf of Guinea is a must see.

Originally founded by Swiss collector René David and his wife Enam Ekpe, and now owned by a Chinese professor, the museum offers two admission tickets: The most expensive one (3000 CFA about $5 US dollars) has a guided tour in French and allows the visitor to take photographs and videos of the exhibits outside the museum building. The least expensive option (1500 CFA) prohibits photographs and videos.

The Musee International du Golfe de Guinee (in French) is located on the Boulevard du Mono, or Lomé’s main thoroughfare, the N2 roadway, close to the Plage de Lomé. Hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Saturday and they are closed on Sundays.