Profile
The National Museum of Mali is an institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich cultural heritage and history based in Mali. Initiated by former president Alpha Oumar Konaré, supported by State legislation and actively implemented by museum director Samuel Sidibé, the museum is involved in activities to raise awareness and encourage people to protect their heritage.The National Museum of Mali has a superb collection of over 6,000 objects and plays an important role in preserving and interpreting the country’s aesthetic heritage. It has important collections of musical heritage, ceramics and textiles, and the museum has facilitated the exchange of professionals for restoration of ancient textiles and architectural sites. The museum is also involved in promoting the production of contemporary plastic arts, organising periodic exhibits of artists' work from both Mali and abroad, including exhibitions such as ‘Time and Space: Contemporary cultures of West Africa: shifts and continuity’.
