Musée de la Photographie de Saint-Louis
Musée de la photographie de Saint-Louis (MuPho)
The first photography museum in West Africa, opened in 2017, showing old Senegalese photographs and contemporary African photography.
MuPho is housed in a restored colonial-era residence in the south of the island and is West Africa's first dedicated photography museum. The permanent exhibition traces the history of images in Senegal, from the colonial period of the 19th century to after independence, including works from local portrait studios. Rotating exhibitions by contemporary African photographers are also held, and some works are displayed at outdoor points around the island's streets and alleys. A visit takes about an hour. Admission is a few thousand West African francs, and the museum is usually closed on Mondays (check the official website).
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- St. Louis Cathedral (Saint-Louis, Senegal)
- Palais de la Gouvernance & Place Faidherbe
- Hôtel de la Poste
- Island of Saint-Louis
- Faidherbe Bridge
- Guet Ndar
- CRDS Museum
- Grand Mosque of Saint-Louis