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City art guide

Dakar

Explore 3 art institutions in Dakar and plan a cultural route from official sources.

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Understanding the art scene in Dakar

This selection of 3 places in Dakar connects museums, galleries, historic collections and contemporary practice. Use the specialisms below to shape a route around your interests.

Hours, prices and exhibitions change. Each profile therefore links to the official website instead of repeating details that may become outdated.

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Art institutions to discover in Dakar

A documented selection designed for comparing places and continuing to primary sources.

Directory identity card for IFAN Museum of African Arts

Dakar · Senegal

IFAN Museum of African Arts

IFAN Museum of African Arts is an art institution in Dakar, Senegal. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.

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Plan your visit

Three checks before you go

  1. 01Confirm hours, closures and access conditions on the official website.
  2. 02Check booking, admission prices and rules for bags or photography.
  3. 03Group venues by neighbourhood and allow enough time for permanent collections.

Compare places in this city

Specialisms are editorial reference points. Years below come from Wikidata; profiles show sources and known access conditions.

DirectoryTypeArt guideInception according to Wikidata
IFAN Museum of African ArtsMuseumAfrican art1938 — Wikidata
Museum of Black CivilisationsMuseumContemporary art · African art · Diaspora—
Musée Théodore Monod d’Art africainMuseumAfrican art · History—