Consult the Documentation Centre's online catalogue
Approximately 26,000 works.
Mostly on Central Africa (DRC, Burundi, Rwanda).
Other African regions are also covered, with a recent trend towards expansion.
Publications dating from the late XIX century to the present day.
Reflect the changing European view of Africa and Belgian-African relations.
Mostly newsletters from associations with limited or discontinued distribution.
Also include directories, statistics and activity reports that are difficult to find.
Include personal archives (e.g. Josué Henry de la Lindi).
Include documents from organisations or associations (e.g. Cercle Royal Namurois des Amis d'Afrique, founder of the African Museum in Namur).
Also contain the museum's own archives.
Various documents: correspondence, mission reports, testimonials, various publications.
Mostly composed of unique and rare data.
These contain separate documents, brochures, leaflets, special editions and non-series publications.
They are organised by theme according to the UDC (Universal Decimal Classification) system.
They are useful for students and researchers wishing to deepen their research in addition to the monographs.4.5
A rich and diverse collection.
Includes analogue photographs, printed images, postcards, maps, photo albums, films, audio tapes, stamps, banknotes and coins.
Yes, the museum is 100% accessible topeople with reduced mobility. A lift provides access to all levels and thecirculation areas are wide.
The opening hours and all information relevant to school visits can be found on our page Practical information
The first level of text on the information panels is in three languages (French, Dutch and English). The descriptions are in French only. In the future, a QR code will provide all explanations in three languages.
Unfortunately, the museum does not have a restaurant or cafeteria. However, there are many restaurants and bars in the immediate vicinity.
The museum is located at a 10-minute walk from the station. Many bus lines pass in front of the museum (stop: Rue du Premier Lanciers): 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 40, 65.