The Cameroon's National Museum is currently undergoing a significant transformation process. On September 30, the museum's Scientific and Cultural Council met in Yaoundé to assess the progress of this modernization effort. The council discussed several key aspects, including the revision of the museum's premises, the implementation of a scientific and cultural project, and the introduction of a mobile museum concept.
The modernization project, which is being carried out in partnership with the French agency Expertise France, aims to upgrade the museum's facilities and services. The project has already led to an increase in the number of visitors to the museum, from 35,000 to over 50,000. The council's president, Mme Ngeh Rekia Nfunfu Mbeume, praised the museum's constant evolution and emphasized the need for continued improvement.
During the council meeting, four key points were examined, including the scientific and cultural project, the citizen's path, the educational booklet, and the mobile museum. The council also discussed plans to launch new projects, including the citizen's path and the mobile museum, which will allow the museum to showcase some of its reserve collections in different locations.
The mobile museum project is expected to increase accessibility to the museum's collections, particularly for people who cannot visit the museum in person. The project will also enable the museum to promote its collections and exhibitions to a wider audience. The council plans to continue evaluating and analyzing certain projects proposed by the museum for launch in the second half of the year and next year.
The modernization effort is part of a broader strategy to enhance the museum's scientific and cultural aspects. The museum's management aims to create a more engaging and interactive experience for visitors, while also promoting the country's cultural heritage. The project has been made possible through a partnership with Expertise France, which is providing technical assistance and support.
The Cameroon's National Museum is a significant cultural institution in the country, and its modernization is expected to have a positive impact on the country's cultural sector. The museum's collections and exhibitions showcase the country's rich cultural heritage, and the modernization effort aims to make these collections more accessible to a wider audience.
The modernization project is expected to be completed in the coming months, with the museum's management working closely with Expertise France to ensure its successful implementation. Once completed, the museum is expected to offer a more modern and engaging experience for visitors, while also promoting the country's cultural heritage.
Key points
- The Cameroon's National Museum is undergoing a modernization process, with a focus on its scientific and cultural aspects.
- The modernization project aims to upgrade the museum's facilities and services, and has already led to an increase in the number of visitors.
- The project includes the introduction of a mobile museum concept, which will allow the museum to showcase some of its reserve collections in different locations.
