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National Museum of Niger (Musee National du Niger)

Niamey, Niger
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Niamey
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Description: This art museum, a repository of Nigerian culture, also contains a library.
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The museum's grounds are quite interesting (quite big) but everything in there is a bit sad. They have a very poor collection of what could actually be associated with art or history, and the rest is rather strange, with a room for uranium and some sad looking animals... I guess it's still to be visited in you find yourself in... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

The Museum is a nice place to see a hippo upclose and one of the few kids related things to do in town. However, the animals live in awful conditions and that is sad. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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I went late so the 'pavillions' with the neolithic history artefacts were closed but I visited the rest. I went to the zoo where I saw animals in really tiny quarters. The museum needs lots of help. To say that it's in shambles is an understatement. An authority needs to take care of it. Especially during this time when it's... More

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NIamey
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

I was a bit surprised when I got there, because the attractions include lots of live animals (mostly in small cages), dinosaur bones, and a few artifacts. No paintings and very little about the history of the country. There is a large artisan market where you can see artisans working on their craft and pay top dollar for purchases. More

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Niamey, Niger
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011
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On of the most beautiful museums in west Africa. The biggest Dinosorus and crocodile squeletton are available, the tenere tree, traditionnal costumes, animals, etc. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2004
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The Museum is a must-see for any tourist, mostly because there are very few other tourist attractions in Niamey. There are interesting displays about Niger culture, model houses, and sad looking animals in small cages. In the middle of the Museum grounds is an artisan market, which offers good quality silver, leather, wood, and cloth, and shouldn't be missed when... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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