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- Africa
- Ivory Coast
- Abidjan
- National Museum of Abidjan
National Museum of Abidjan
A decent little museum, certainly worth checking out, the
National Museum of Abidjan is centrally located in the city's Le
Plateau region. The museum has a special focus on Ivorian art,
showcasing statues, masks, jewellery, tools, carved doors, tom-toms
and musical instruments from every region of the country - with a
large proportion of the artefacts on display being carved from
gleaming ivory. Please leave a donation on your way out of the
museum, to contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of these
cultural treasures.
Information & Facts
Admission
Free admission, although you are encouraged to leave a
donation on your way out
Language
The official language of Ivory Coast is French but more
than 60 native dialects are spoken.
Money
The official currency is the CFA Franc (XOF), divided into 100
centimes. The CFA Franc is linked to the Euro. New notes were
issued in 2004 and only those issued by the Bank of West African
States (
Banque des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest) are valid
currency. There are a few ATMs in Abidjan but most will accept only
Visa cards. It is unwise to use an ATM that is not guarded. Credit
cards are accepted in the larger hotels and better restaurants.
Most shops require cash. Travellers cheques are accepted in banks,
as well as some tourist orientated hotels and restaurants.
Opening Times
Open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12pm, and 3pm to
6pm