This museum continues the tradition of equating Western African culture and history mainly with masks (sarcasm). It could almost be interchangeable with the museum's in Dakar and Bamako except they both have a second floor dedicated to textiles. Granted, the masks are interesting and high quality, but they are completely decontextualized with cryptic captions an little explanation tying anything together. There is one table showing the evolution of money that was nice. It's one of the few times I wished there was a museum gift shop with some books. Weirdly they don't allow photography either, as if history should be hidden. Avoid the restaurant out back it is way overpriced and there are better maquis around.

(Translated by Google) Created in 1942 by the colonial admission, the Musée des civilizations de Côte d'Ivoire, is a state museum, located in Abidjan, the economic capital, more precisely in the commune of Plateau. It covers an area of ​​2 hectares. The Museum of Civilizations has a rich and varied museographic collection estimated at 15,210 authentic pieces from all regions of Côte d'Ivoire. Ethnographic, archaeological and iconographic, the museum's collections are made up of various categories of objects. These are statues, masks, musical instruments, archaeological pieces, attributes of power, gold weighing machines, everyday objects, ornaments, photographs, slave shackles, carved doors, pottery, textiles, etc. (Original) Créé en 1942 par l’admission coloniale, le musée des civilisations de Côte d’Ivoire, est un musée d’État, situé à Abidjan la capitale économique, plus précisément dans la commune du Plateau. Il s’étend sur une superficie de 2 hectaresLe musée des civilisations dispose d’un fonds muséographique riche et varié estimé à 15 210 pièces authentiques issues de toutes les régions de la Côte d’Ivoire. De types ethnographique, archéologique et iconographique, les collections du musée sont composées de diverses catégories d’objets. Il s'agit de statues, masques, instruments de musique, pièces archéologiques, attributs de pouvoir, poids à peser l’or, objets usuels, parures, photographies, entraves d’esclaves, portes sculptées, poterie, textile, etc.

Get to know all about the culture and lifestyle of people in Ivory Coast , i pay 1000 cfa to enter and enjoy the tour

Very small museum, cool knowledgeable guides that seem to master a lot of the countrie's historic, traditional and mythological stories. In an hour you can see most part of it. There is a little shop outside of the museum where you can buy some artifacts that are also available elsewhere at lesser price.

A pretty small museum, but it has a lot of interesting history and local art from various ethnic groups across Côte d’Ivoire. Note: photos are not permitted except for the elephant scull at the entrance. Note: information is only provided in French, so if you need a different language, make sure to bring a smartphone with a translator app.

Some interesting artefacts but the museum is tiny, unless you are interested in details - can visit in 10-15min. No photos allowed inside

Guide was very helpful, I saw he explained the economic activities, showede.different masks, and explained their meanings, I swear I almost thought I felt some.vibranium coming out of the masks (lol)... some.wakanda ish.... It was short, bilut I loved it.

Very small museum with some traditional things and many things about our history but it's not enough for this country. Our country is one with best histories in Africa but with relate a small part of these histories.

For a national museum it is very very small and also not well-kept. Some interesting stuff but all in French only. Within 15 to 30 minutes you will be outside again. Hope that there will be major improvements to show the cultural diversity of this amazing country in a better light.

I was really rooting for this place to be nice. And maybe it was. It was hard to tell because there was no electricity. And of course that meant no AC. I did see a stunning piece of fabric and some adorable schoolchildren on the stairs.

Quite a small museum but we'll worth the visit. One can learn about the Ivorians and their interesting culture. It is divided into three different rooms, which showcase items such as instruments, types of houses around the country, types of coins used throughout time, among other items. These rooms connect to the lobby, where we can see several items in cases, an elephant skull and femur, and, on the walls, several Ivorian proverbs, which, as explained on the boards, are teachings that are passed on from generation to generation. One is not allowed to take pictures of the items, but it is fine of the boards. All labeling and texts are unfortunately only in french. I consider that the labeling should always include the date if the item because it helps visitors understand what it is, and where and when it was used. Some of the items are very frail and are starting to show some wear; these need to be repaired so they can live on for future generations.

Its a really cool but small museum.

(Translated by Google) Public conference of January 26, 2021 organized jointly by the NGOs Vision New and Sun Reconciliation on the theme: together for social cohesion through human rights in Côte d'Ivoire (Original) Conférence publique du 26 janvier 2021 organisée conjointement par les ONG vision nouvelle et soleil réconciliation sur le thème : ensemble pour une cohésion sociale par les droits de l'homme en côte d'Ivoire

The Musée des Civilisations de Côte d'Ivoire is a museum located in Ivory Coast. It is located in Plateau, Abidjan.

(Translated by Google) Here we have our united civilization and our cultural heritage (Original) Ici, nous avons notre civilisation réunie et notre patrimoine culturel

Museum of Civilizations of Ivory Coast Masks, wooden statues, musical instruments, objects of worship: in total, no less than 15,210 pieces reflecting the country's different ethnic groups or religions through the exhibitions in this ethnographic, archaeological and iconographic museum created by the French colonial administration in 1942 and located in Abidjan. Planted at the foot of the skyscrapers of the Plateau, the Ivorian business district, the Museum of Civilizations is more colorful, more welcoming, it now gives pride of place to contemporary creations with a room devoted to artists from the continent and a garden enriched with recent works. Considered the largest in the country, The Museum of Civilizations of Côte d'Ivoire is a government museum, dependent on the Ministry of Culture and La Francophonie. It was originally a craft center created by the colonial administration. Built on an area of ​​2 hectares, the Museum of Civilizations of Côte d'Ivoire is bounded to the East by the Administrative City, to the West by the General Staff of the Armed Forces (Camp Gallieni) and to the North by the National Library.

The museum visit was a bit unimpressive, possibly because without a guide you have no backstory/content to tell you about the artifacts. The English guide was on a tour when we got there and we had to leave after waiting 30minutes. Getting the guided tour is at an additional fee but is an absolute must if you want to understand what you’re looking at. There are some art shops in the compound with beautiful objects which are pricier compared to the market. All the same it was a good visit, and the Plateau area is a nice place to visit on weekends as offices are closed. Don’t forget to visit the St Paul’s cathedral(within walking distance)

Very good museum. I enjoyed seeing proverbs from the various ethnic groups of Cote D'Ivoire !

(Translated by Google) I really liked Yopougon new district (Original) J'aimais beaucoup Yopougon nouveau quartier

The musée des civilisations is agreat place. Great historical collections in Abidjan. Had a chance to see traditional stuff and travel down the cultural lanes of different communities and clans of Ivory Coast.

I went there during the week and paid for a guided tour. It was very instructuonal and just a good time all around. I recommend if you are interested in the cultures of Ivory Coast

+Worth to visit. Near to St.Paul Cathedral Price for adult 2000cfa. 1.5h to see all. -Stuff warned that it's not allowed to make photos even on smartphone.

(Translated by Google) A very clean, secure and accessible place (Original) Un endroit très propre sécurisé et accessible

I loved visiting this museum. I wish I could've taken pictures. Nevertheless, our tour guide, William Dayo, was very well versed in each of the exhibits. It was really nice to have someone with us who gave us in depth information on what we were viewing. It gave us a deeper understanding and appreciation for each of the artifacts.

I believe the museum might have a lot to offer but i unfortunately couldnt visit because the workers are on strike and since there was no notice saying that in english I went there twice :-(

When I got to this place, I was informed the museum was under renovation. I was slightly dismayed as I came a long distance just to see this place. My French isn't so good so it took a while for me to understand what was been said. Fortunately I was directed to one of the staff and not only did he communicate in English he also offered to show me around the Museum. Indeed it was a pleasant visit and I'm glad I came. Thank you.

(Translated by Google) Place of remembrance (Original) Endroit de souvenir

A nice local museum focusing on the cultural groups of the surrounding area. Unfortunately you are not allowed to take photographs of the artifacts, but overall worth a visit if you are visiting. Finally make sure that you bring cash when you visit, credit is not available on location.

The museum is an interesting place to visit while in Abidjan. There's a limited but rich history of the country's culture. It's small and quiet, so you can easily end your tour withing 15 minutes. It wasn't a very interesting experience, but it's a good distraction if you're in Plateau and have some time to kill. I was surprised that there were no animal remains, despite it being an African country (in which animals played a big role); except for the single elephant skull and a few bones.

The entrance is 1000fcfa , the only place you are allowed to take pictures is at the front desk anything after that is prohibited , the guide only speak French so if you don't understand french there are no translator in sight .

We had a very nice guide (Adou), who could tell us a lot about the history and different regions.

It was an amazing experience!!!

Got a good insight into pre-colonial life. English guide help us access the displays.

(Translated by Google) Very stylish (Original) Très chic

If you speak english, pay for the english speaking guide. It is well worth the expense and the museum is much more enjoyable with an english speaking guide. This museum is small when compared to national museums but the artifacts were cool and it was organized well.

The tickets for foreigner, adult and a child is different. For a foreigner is somewhere around 3000-5000cfa. They don't even have a guide and neither do they have a proper ticket. The entire museum can be seen within 20 mins. No photos allowed either. Sadly, the culture isn't preserved here.

It was very interesting! Full of history

An amazing experience if you get a guide that would explain everything from A to Z.

Not really for non French speakers but this is the case with most attractions in Abidjan. It’s a shame because many people would love to travel and learn . If an English guide is available you can pay more to get an explanation but the language proficiency may vary

It was nice. The museum has a lot to offer in cultural history and I was happy to see them opened on a Sunday.

Very interesting but only if you make use of a guide since little information provided else

I like this place but I would love it if it had enough traditional and local object. I think it doesn't represent enough the national heritage

Cool little museum with cool masks.

(Translated by Google) It's my country (Original) C'est mon pays

(Translated by Google) Very attractive place (Original) Lieu très attractif

(Translated by Google) Fill with knowledge (Original) Remplir de connaissance

(Translated by Google) Artistically rich space, well maintained but requires reform and expansion in my opinion. Beautiful works, beautiful Ivorian wealth. (Original) Espace riche artistiquement, bien entretenu mais nécessite une réforme et un agrandissement selon moi. Belles oeuvres, belle richesse ivoirienne.

(Translated by Google) To have (Original) A voir

(Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

(Translated by Google) History In the 1940s, all settler cultural events were suspended until further notice. In order to profit from this building, the governor Hubert Deschamps quickly decides to transform it into a craft center (Original) Histoire Dans les années 40, tous les événements à caractères culturels des colons sont suspendus jusqu'à nouvel ordre. Afin de tirer des profits de cet édifice, le gouverneur Hubert Deschamps décide rapidement de le transformer en centre artisanal

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Super

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and original (Original) Magnifique et original

(Translated by Google) Hello to you I am selling a 100fc banknote which dates from 1929 from West Africa if you are interested contact me at 00225 47315007. (Original) Bonjour a vous je vends un billet de 100fc qui date de 1929 de l'Afrique de l'ouest si vous êtes intéressé contactez moi au 00225 47315007.

awesome croissants

⭐

(Translated by Google) I love (Original) J'adore

(Translated by Google) Disappointing (Original) Décevant

Amazing

(Translated by Google) Located in the heart of the Plateau business district, the Ivory Coast Civilizations Museum is located between the Administrative City and the General Staff of the Armies. Its vast courtyard offers restful greenery. In addition to the museum rooms that are accessible, the Museum has a multipurpose room for various activities and rooms for workshops. (Original) Situé en plein coeur du quartier des affaires le Plateau, le Musée des Civilisations de Cote d'Ivoire est située entre la Cité Administrative et l'État Major Général des Armées. Sa vaste cour offre une verdure reposante. Outre les pièces muséales qui sont accessibles, le Musée dispose d'une salle polyvalente pour diverses activités et des salles pour des ateliers.

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Super

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant place (Original) Endroit très plaisant

(Translated by Google) There is no better (Original) Y'a pas meilleur

(Translated by Google) A place where history and present meet (Original) Lieu où se rejoignent histoire et présent

(Translated by Google) Land expertise Support firm for agricultural cooperatives Organic Agriculture (Original) Expertises Foncière Cabinet d'accompagnement de coopératives agricoles Agriculture biologique

(Translated by Google) I found this place really adorable and affordable for dedication ceremonies (Original) J'ai trouvé ce lieu vraiment adorable et abordable pour des cérémonies de dédicaces

(Translated by Google) I loved (Original) j ai adoré

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful architecture. And attractive from the courtyard, a place where children can really have fun. A real place of entertainment and education for the children of Côte d'Ivoire who do not necessarily go to their regions of origin. But some improvements could be made for the happiness of visitors. The increase in guides and objects to visit. And above all to review the price of 5000fcfa guides is too much for Ivorian citizens. (Original) Très belle architecture. Et attrayant depuis la cour un lieu ou les enfants peuvent réellement se divertir. Un véritable lieu de divertissement et d'instruction pour les enfants de la Côte d'Ivoire qui ne vont pas forcément dans leurs régions d'origine. Mais quelques améliorations pourrait être faites pour le bonheur des visiteurs. L'augmentation des guides et des objets à visiter. Et surtout revoir le prix des guides 5000fcfa c'est trop pour les citoyens Ivoiriens.

(Translated by Google) The museum was closed. But communication was insufficient. (Original) Le musée était fermé. Mais la communication à été insuffisante .

(Translated by Google) Super interesting pieces to discover on the history of Ivory Coast. Nice surprises following the guides' explanations. I thought I knew the history of the country but the museum justifies its reason for being. Just insist that the guides take their time 😉 (Original) Des pièces super intéressantes à découvrir sur l'histoire de la Côte d'Ivoire. De belles surprises suite aux explications des guides. Je pensais connaître l'histoire du pays mais le musée justifie sa raison d'être. Insister juste pour que les guides prennent leur temps 😉

Basic , african tribal

(Translated by Google) I enjoyed being there. however the ages of the elements which are there are not put with precision, it is just the years of entry to the museum which appears there. (Original) J'ai apprécié d'y être. cependant les âges des éléments qui y sont ne sont pas mis avec précision , c'est juste les années d'entré au musée qui y figure.

(Translated by Google) Well it is not exceptional at all as a museum. The collections are fairly sparse, and we go around the museum in just 30 minutes. (Original) Bon ce n'est pas exceptionnel du tout comme musée. Les collections sont assez peu fournies, et on fait le tour du musée en à peine 30min.

(Translated by Google) Very informative ❤ (Original) Très instructif ❤