Museo Africano, Verona

Verona is a city that is well known for its many museums. In fact, most of the city’s galleries are located within walking distance of each other. One recommended exhibition hall that one should visit when in the city is the Museo Africano.

The Museo Africano was created by the Comboni Fathers, a group of Colombian missionaries, in 1938. The objective of the museum is to promote knowledge of Africa through the display of musical instruments, objects of worship, games, artwork and other items that reflect the daily life of African people.

In addition to the exhibits that feature work from countries such as Gabon, Nigeria, and other sub-Saharan countries, the gallery also offers several education programs such as MaskAfrica - Mask yourself too!, Animals on Stage, and Toys of the World Four to educate students about the dark continent.

Over 20,000 items, including a film library, are available for visitors to enjoy. To truly appreciate the tour, it is recommended that patrons purchase the museum guidebook that gives an overview of African culture, religion, and family. The museum is located on Vicolo Pozzo and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm on Sunday. They are closed on Monday.