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Musee National de Bamako

Ave de la Liberte, Bamako, Mali
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Bamako
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Museums
Most recent review
- Feb 7, 2012
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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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Comprehensive collection of African art, beautifully displayed. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011
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Well organized exhibits with a good overview of the various ethnic groups of the country! More

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Columbus Ohio
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41 reviews 41 reviews
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011
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I did love the Museums in Mali. They are smaller and more interesting than ones in other countries. Mali has an very interesting history so it was great to see antique items from the various tribes of Mali. I love the Dogon, Bambara, and Dogon cultures of Mali so it was a real treat. Loved it:-) More

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Sydney, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2011
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We headed off to the Musee National du Mali that turned out to be an excellent museum with a great range of masks, musical instruments,ritual objects, textiles and pottery. The range of artifacts was very broad and comprehensive. If there is one thing not to miss in Bamako then I would say it is this museum. More

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Saline, Michigan
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55 reviews 55 reviews
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2011
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Skeptical at first, I became enchanted. The exhibits of artifacts, masks and other items are modest in number so you are not overwhelmed as is often the case in museums. The textile exhibit and the grounds are stunning. Descriptions are in French, but even if you don’t read it you will be taken in by this museum. Too it is... More

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Bamako, Mali
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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bamako
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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Le Vésinet
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011
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