Musee des Arts et Traditions du Gabon (Museum of Art and Culture)

The Museum of Art and Culture near the seafront showcases the rich cultural heritage of Gabon in a beautiful way. Gabon, as a former French colony in Africa, has a rich culture which has been highly influenced by both its ethnic background and its French rulers. Some of the most important elements of Gabonese life are dance, songs, myths, and poetry. Art is big part of the heritage too and you can see this through their masks, sculptures and musical instruments. However, art for the sake of art only came into being with the arrival of westerners to the city. Explore the different exhibits for a peek into this unique society where art and culture are intertwined in everyday life.