Museum of Black Civilisations
The Museum of Black Civilisations is a museum located in the Dakar-Plateau district of Dakar. Opened in 2018, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Senegal. It serves as a cultural institution in the capital city.
Planning a visit
The months from December to May are suitable for a visit, as temperatures average between 21 °C and 24 °C with almost no rainfall. The period from June to October is warmer, with average temperatures reaching 28 °C in October. This time of year also experiences significant precipitation, particularly in August and September, which see 169 mm and 135 mm of rain respectively. The museum is open to visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00.
To reach the museum, travelers can fly into Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), which is 39 km away. The site is located 1 km from the center of Dakar. Visitors can combine a trip here with several nearby locations. The Grand Mosque of Dakar is 0.8 km away, and Our Lady of Victories Cathedral is 1.4 km from the museum. Further afield, the House of Slaves is 4.2 km away, the African Renaissance Monument is 8.1 km away, and Pointe des Almadies is 12.4 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is August, with about 169 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 57 | 169 | 135 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
