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The 10 Best Museums in Cape Verde, Cape Verde
Discover the best top things to do in Cape Verde, Cape Verde including Visoes Africanas, Museu dos Naufragos, Archeology Museum of Praia, Casa Da Memoria, Museum Centre Cesaria Evora (NMCE), Art D’Cretcheu, Municipal Museum, Sala-Museu Amilcar Cabral, Ethnography Museum, Museu do Sal.
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1. Visoes Africanas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visoes Aficanas Art Gallery showcases 23 well known Artists from Africa, Europe and the US.
2. Museu dos Naufragos
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
The permanent exhibithion tackles three major themes through a variety of approaches: the history and culture of the Cape Verde Islands, the universal language of art, the path of a "castaway" to salvation. A place for discussion and open debate to gain a better understanding of what it means to be human.
Reviewed By RobertandPeggyE - St Martin, United Kingdom
After three years of dedication and hard work by the entire family, this new Museum opened in October 2019. It is so well worth a visit. Entry at 7 euros is good value for money.The exhibits and display areas are amazing to lose yourself in a different world. The history story is well presented and one of the daughters spoke English which made it even more special for me. The underwater seabed floor is inspiring. Local people or those have relocated to live in Boa Vista will have their mind opened to the culture and history of the Island, which rose from volcano ...twice! The upper third floor is so beautifully decorated and you can sit and have juice, whilst looking out over the landscape of Sal Rei, Boa Vista. Well done and congratulations, Peggy from Guernsey, Channel Islands, visit was early December 2019. I took my time it was not rushed .....and noted it closes for lunch from about 1300 to 1430. Happy Christmas and I know you will have many visitors coming through your door. Wonderful new tourist attraction,
3. Archeology Museum of Praia
4. Casa Da Memoria
5. Museum Centre Cesaria Evora (NMCE)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By lemurLondon
I visited this museum to pay homage to Cape Verde's most famous person. It is situated in an ordinary house in a side street (not her original house I don't think) and contains personal items such as her dresses, hair curlers, favourite coffee mug and ashtray as well as awards and decorations from her singing career. The story of her life is told in Portuguese, English and (I think) French. There is a very moving film of her funeral procession when all the local musicians accompanied her coffin to the cemetery playing 'Sodade'. Also you can listen to a wide selection of her songs on audio. The museum is excellent value and should be better known. Perhaps they could have more of her CDs on sale, though I did buy one.
6. Art D’Cretcheu
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
The oldest Fair Trade Genuine Arts and Crafts shop in Cape Verde. Located inside the historical building of Centro Cultural do Mindelo and old warehouse built in 1858. All the amazing handcrafted pieces are made by artists from all the islands.
7. Municipal Museum
8. Sala-Museu Amilcar Cabral
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By BabyJaneDoe - New York City, United States
This was an amazing experience! If you are a history buff, you'll especially love this museum and this particular piece of history. It's located near the water with a beautiful view and not far from the residence of the country's president. Even if you're not much into history, you'll appreciate learning about Amilcar Cabral and everything that he contributed to the history of Cape Verde and the continent of Africa. He was more than a revolutionary; he was integral to the freedom of this beautiful island from her European colonizers. I was very unaware of Cabral's contribution so this was more than a learning experience. I came away with an education and a history lesson I will not soon forget.
