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Musee National des Costumes, Grand Bassam

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Learn about the clothing and the culture of the peoples of Cote d'Ivoire at Musee National des Costumes. Founded in 1981, the museum showcases a variety of traditional dress and crafts of all the ethnic groups that have lived in this territory. Downstairs, mannequins model the colorful clothes, while the second floor has a collection of old photos and postcards from the local history. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Musee National des Costumes and many more Grand Bassam attractions: make an itinerary online using Klarna Trips Grand Bassam trip itinerary app.

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FROM $300 BOOK WITH VIATOR UNESCO Grand Bassam-Francais/English-fascinating tour - day of your choice! UNESCO Grand Bassam-Francais/English-fascinating tour - day of your choice!

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By AnaPrataDiasCosta

Occupying what was once the governor's house when Grand Bassam was the capital of the Ivory Coast, is now this small, but interesting, museum. One can see costumes used in different regions and some..... more

Occupying what was once the governor's house when Grand Bassam was the capital of the Ivory Coast, is now this small, but interesting, museum. One can see costumes used in different regions and some..... more »
By Shimnik

The only good thing about the museum - its price only 1000fCFA. The building itself is beautiful and at least maintained, what you cannot say about other buildings in Grand-Bassam. The view from the..... more

The only good thing about the museum - its price only 1000fCFA. The building itself is beautiful and at least maintained, what you cannot say about other buildings in Grand-Bassam. The view from the..... more »
By OnwardTraveller

This little place won’t take you long. The photos are more interesting than the costumes but the real point is to soak up the architecture and ambiance and try to imagine yourself as the Governor...

This little place won’t take you long. The photos are more interesting than the costumes but the real point is to soak up the architecture and ambiance and try to imagine yourself as the Governor... more »

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By Ana Costa

Occupying what was once the governor's house when Grand Bassam was the capital of the Ivory Coast, is now this small, but interesting, museum. One can see costumes used in different regions or by different hierarchical groups and some examples of clothes by contemporary designers. It also showcases a few models of typical Ivorian villages, with their very different layouts and shapes. The house itself is interesting as it gives you a glimpse of the French-colonial life in the 19th and 20th centuries. Look for the escape exist hidden behind the wall panel next to one of the windows in the room at the far end on the second floor.

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By Leo Grimwick

Indepted into the history. Would visit again!

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By Larissa Diakanua

Former colonial authority residence changed into a museum telling the Country's history through traditional costumes.A must see in Grand Bassam,the first capital of Ivory Coast

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By Lillie P.

Amazing experience! It was great to see the various clothes of the different tribes. Our tour guide and the museum guide really did a great explaining each of the exhibits.

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By Ron Stiles

Nice historic building, unkept and largely in need of care.

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