CAMEROON NATIONAL
SHIPPERS' COUNCIL

"Knowing the past to better understand the present and shape the future"

The Douala Maritime Museum, which was inaugurated in 2013, is a real architectural jewel that looks like the stern of a ship. From a distance, the futuristic three-storey building of 600m2 takes the forms of ship that has dropped anchor

It is part of a vast programme to collect, preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Cameroon coast. Thus its rich and varied collection comprises sculptures, photographs, maps and paintings whose exhibition is based on various themes.

Thus it contains a rich and varied collection such as sculptures, photographs, maps and paintings whose exhibition is based on various themes including: Man in his natural environment; Evolution of the types of ships in the world and in the ports of Cameroon and the history of and evolution of trade in the ports Cameroon.It is located at the Rue de l’Hôpital in the Bonanjo administrative district within a walking distance from the Centre des Affaires Maritimes and the Douala. For more information, please consult the web site www.museemaritime.cm.

Opening hours : Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 9 am - 6 pm.

Gate fees (FCFA):

 Visitor categories Individual visit

group visit (more than 10 persons)

Children and primary school pupils 500 250
Secondary & high school students 1000 500
 Students 1500 1000
 Adultes-résidents 2500 1500
 Adult non-residents 5000 3000

 

 

Contacts

Douala Maritime Museum
Rue de l’Hôpital Bonanjo- Douala (Cameroun)
Tél :  233 42 21 66 (land lines)
Mobile : (237) 677 52 91 86 / 674 90 93 09 / 699 55 98 33