Rehabilitating The Museum of the Sea, Gorée

The Museum of the Sea on Gorée Island is Senegal’s most visited cultural site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museum, owned by the Institut Fondamental d'Afrique noire (IFAN) and linked to Cheikh Anta Diop University, has been closed since 2020 due to aging infrastructure and outdated displays. This project is the first phase to restore and modernize the museum to prepare for its full reopening. It includes restoration works, and a new exhibition focused on Senegal’s relationship with the sea and the impact of climate change on coastal heritage and communities. As the only museum of its kind in West Africa, this effort will reconnect the public with the maritime history of the region.