Foumban was the historic capital of the Bamum kingdom; a palace there dates from the 18th century. Njoya (reigned 1890–1923), the best known of the Bamum kings, established schools, invented a system of pictographic writing, and patronized the arts. The palace now houses the Foumban Museum of Bamum Art, containing examples of wood carving, realistic masks in copper and terra-cotta, and collections of weaponry and bamboo and raffia furniture. Local handicrafts are sold in Foumban, which is the most important centre for artisans in northwestern Cameroon. The town is a collecting centre for coffee, cocoa, and tobacco sent by road to Douala for export. There are coffee-processing plants in the area and a chocolate factory several miles west. Foumban is served by an airfield, a hospital, and a customs station

Place of tourism, relaxation and leisure. An appropriate setting to learn about Bamoun history. More than 500 years of history. Symbol of the Bamoun dynasty and the Bamoun kingdom. This is the perfect place to understand and know the history of Bamoun arts.

At the palace, less than expected. Even if the architecture looks awesome. You can hardly see anything of the palace apart from the design from the outside. That's too bad. But the museum has some good information. Some great, interesting facts. But unfortunately only for French-speaking tourists. It should also be in English.

j'ai aimé l'histoire du peuple Bamoun. un très beau musée. j'ai hâte de visiter l'intérieur du nouveau musée

An amazing place where history meets reality..... This is the king's palace,and it presently houses the young king. The place has a museum and also many local government offices. The place is Rich in cultural artifacts and the token shop has alot of things at a reasonable prices. A must visit place for all.

Spectacular place, so so so amazing, great history, great artefacts...Just gr8

The Bamoun people, Foumban and it's surrounds have a long and interesting history and culture. To fully appreciate this museum it should be visited in conjunction with the Royal Palace museum whenever possible.

(Translated by Google) This merry architectural so I led the realization as a civil engineer for about 5 years is an atypical technical feat by its form and technique of realization. from the outside it provides a vast and diverse feeling inspiring the respect of an entire kingdom and the desire for its immediate appropriation. Once inside you will find yourself at the heart of a modern cultural complex between the exhibition spaces that immerses you in the heart of over 600 years of history and a careful organization of annex spaces. it is difficult to describe exactly this sumptuous museum so I invite you to make the trip for its very uplifting discovery for adults and children short everyone. (Original) Ce joyeux architectural donc j'ai conduit la réalisation comme ingénieur de génie civil pendant environ 5 ans est une prouesse technique atypique par sa forme et sa technique de réalisation. de l'extérieur elle procure de vaste et divers sensation inspirant le respect de tout un royaume et le désir de son appropriation immédiate. une fois à l'intérieur vous vous trouverez au cœur d'un complexe culturel moderne entre les espaces d'exposition qui vous plonge au cœur de plus de 600 ans d'histoire et une organisation minutieuse des espaces annexe. c'est difficile de décrire exactement ce somptueux Musée je vous invite donc à faire le déplacement pour sa découverte très édifiante pour adultes et enfant bref tout le monde.

(Translated by Google) Tourist place which abounds with all the art objects of the Bamoun kingdom (Original) Lieu touristique qui regorge toute les objets d'arts du royaume Bamoun

High place in the history of the Bamoun people

Really rich history and great artifacts. The tour guide was especially wonderful to my mom who has limited mobility. Thank you!

A must see when you visit the beautiful and artistic city of Foumban, Noun Division, Western Region of Cameroon🇨🇲♥️

The visit is cool. I couldn't visit the museum due to some works inside. Though this museum was not accessible, an other aspect of the visit is the museum of the bamoun history which is located inside the King palace. Very nice and educating.

Just too clean and awesome. I think everyone visiting the west should pass through here.

(Translated by Google) One of the finest museums in Cameroon packed with a very important part of Cameroon's history. Very beautiful architectural jewels in the form of the emblems of the Foumbanais people. Cameroon is cooooool 😘✌️ (Original) L'un des plus beaux musées du Cameroun regorgeant une partie très importante de l'histoire du Cameroun. Très beau joyaux architectural sous forme des emblèmes du peuple Foumbanais. Cameroon is coooool 😘✌️

Truly exceptional

Nice museum in the Sultan's Palace - the tour was great (French), even the children loved the tour.

(Translated by Google) So cool it's a historic place that tells the fantastic story of the two-headed snake that is the emblem of this people 😁 (Original) Trop cool c’est un lieu historique qui raconte l’histoire fantastique du serpent à deux tête qui constitue l’emblème de ce peuple😁

(Translated by Google) I had a very nice experience. A very cheerful guide. (Original) J'ai fait une très belle expérience. Un guide très jovial.

(Translated by Google) Very welcoming (Original) Très accueillant

(Translated by Google) It was beautiful with a beautiful story (Original) C'était beau avec une belle histoire

A very nice place