Royal Museum for Central Africa
#126🏛️ History & CivilizationTervuren, Belgium

Royal Museum for Central Africa

Reckoning with Belgium's colonial history

About the museum

Reopened in 2018 after a five-year renovation, the AfricaMuseum confronts its colonial origins while showcasing Central African ethnography, art and natural history.

Must-see highlights

  • ◆Renovated colonial halls
  • ◆Contemporary Congolese art
  • ◆Stenger giant pirogue
  • ◆Natural history collections

Recognition

🏆 European Museum Reckoning

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