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National Costume Museum

State museum housed in a former governor's palace featuring a collection of traditional Ivorian costumes and jewelry. It serves as a cultural institution preserving regional heritage within a historic colonial building. Read more…

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Established in 1981, this state museum is housed within the former governor's palace, a structure dating back to the period when the area served as the 19th-century French colonial capital. The building itself is recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting the colonial architecture of that era.

The museum's collection focuses on the preservation and display of traditional Ivorian costumes and jewelry. Beyond attire, the exhibits include ethnological photographs and detailed models of traditional habitats, providing insight into the diverse cultural history of Ivory Coast.

As a cultural and historical institution, the site offers a look at both the colonial past of the region and the indigenous traditions of its people. The museum is open to the public for exploration of these historical and ethnological displays.

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Address Grand Bassam
Coordinates 5°11'46.09" N, 3°44'12.919" W
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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
National Costume Museum
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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