Musée des civilisations de Dschang — Attraction in Dschang

Musée de Civilisation de Dschang, (Museum of Civilization of Dschang) is a significant cultural institution located, in the West Region of Cameroon. The museum was established to preserve and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the people of the Western Grassfields, a region known for its diverse ethnic groups, including the Bamiléké, Bamoun, and others. It features various exhibits, including traditional masks, sculptures, pottery, and artifacts used in rituals and daily life. They also highlight the architecture and craftsmanship of the region, with replicas of traditional houses and displays of traditional clothing and adornments. One thing I also learnt is it plays an educational role by organizing workshops, cultural events, and conferences to promote and preserve the knowledge of local traditions. It serves as a bridge between the past and present, helping younger generations understand and appreciate their cultural roots. This place is an important destination for anyone interested in the cultural and historical aspects of Cameroon. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich traditions of the Western...

It's awesome and just amazing to see the great display of artefacts of the past. I enjoyed the tour and it was a really enlightening experience to learn of my Culture, history and some... a little disturbing traditions of the past.

I was impressed with so many grandiose displays, and a particularly funny colonial boots and hat caught my attention lol. This really brought to life the history lessons I got in primary school.

Displays: You'll see displays from the four corners of the country from archeological expositions to sculpture, art and customary artefacts. A human hair made ritual clothing made from actual human hair gotten from barbershops in the country gave me the creeps... 😅

There are a good number of artefacts (replicas) on sale ranging from sculptures to slippers and books. It's a great place to take children to inspire them about their future looking back at their past.

Overall it was a memorable experience of learning and...

By far one of my best museum experience in Cameroon. Had I known how rich and insightful the content of the museum was, we would have planned to be there for at least 2 hours, instead of one.

The museum gives a great overview of Cameroon's B.C history (the civilizations that existed on the territory that is now called Cameroon, such as the Sao of the Far North).

The expo also does a commendable job in regrouping the 240+ ethnic groups of Cameroon into 4 main anthropologically similar ethnic cultures. We learn their beliefs and...