Plan your visit · Bamako, Mali

Visit the museum

The museum building stands in Baco Djicoroni ACI. Here is what you need to know to come on your own, with family or as a group.

Entrance courtyard of the museum in Bamako, with a tiled-roof pavilion and painted panelsTRIBAL & ETHNIC ART CENTER BKO

Before your visit

The collection on video

Abdoulaye Bah

With Abdoulaye Bah, founder of the museum

The museum will soon open its rooms to the public. Until then, its founder, Abdoulaye Bah, shows you part of the collection himself.

A tour of almost four minutes, piece by piece: masks, statues, carved doors.

Meet the founder
Carved wooden door from the museum collection, still from the videoPlay the video
A tour of the collection with Abdoulaye Bah · 3 min 52
Practical information

Getting to the museum

Address

Baco Djicoroni ACI

Rue NC, Porte 577
Commune V, Bamako
Republic of Mali

The neighbourhood lies on the right bank of the Niger River. The easiest way is to call us before you come: we will guide you to the entrance.

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Hours and admission

Announced at opening

Opening days, hours and admission prices will be published here as soon as the public opening date is confirmed.

Be notified of the opening

Groups and schools

Plan a group visit

Schools, universities, associations, delegations and heritage professionals: the museum plans to welcome groups. Write to us now to prepare your visit and be among the first groups received.

Request a group visit

Accessibility

A specific need?

Detailed information on access to the building will be published before the opening. If you or someone in your group has a specific need (reduced mobility, assistance), let us know in advance and we will plan the visit with you.

+223 44 38 15 30

Before you come

Call us, we look forward to welcoming you.

Until the public opening is announced, visits are by appointment. A call to +223 44 38 15 30 or a message through the contact form is enough to arrange a time.

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