Museum of Black Civilisations
Museum National museum celebrating African and diasporic cultures
National museum in Dakar presenting African and diaspora histories, contemporary art and ethnographic collections; visited for large temporary exhibitions and public programmes.
The Museum of Black Civilisations (Musée des Civilisations Noires) is a national museum in Dakar, Senegal, dedicated to African histories, cultures and the African diaspora. It presents contemporary and historical perspectives on Black civilizations.
Exhibitions cover African cultural heritage, historical artifacts, contemporary art and research on diasporic links between Africa and its global communities. The museum aims to combine scholarly displays with contemporary artistic programming to examine African identities and histories.
The museum was established by national initiative and opened in 2018 to provide a dedicated national institution for African and diasporic cultural heritage. Its founding was part of broader cultural policy efforts to promote African history and arts.
It is located in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, on the Cap-Vert peninsula along the Atlantic coast.
- Opening year: Opened to the public in 2018 as a national museum focused on African histories, cultures and diasporic connections.
How to Get to Museum of Black Civilisations #
The Museum of Black Civilisations (Musée des Civilisations Noires) is located in Dakar. From Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) it is approximately 50 km by road and typically a 45-60 minute drive via the main N1/A1 approach into Dakar; the easiest option is a taxi or airport transfer. Within Dakar the museum is reachable by local buses or a short taxi ride from the city centre/Plateau area.
Best Time to Visit Museum of Black Civilisations #
The Museum of Black Civilisations is best visited during Dakar's dry season (Nov-May), ideally in the morning to avoid heat and peak crowds.
Weather & Climate near Museum of Black Civilisations #
Museum of Black Civilisations's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in September) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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