Henriette-Bathily Women’s Museum
Henriette-Bathily Women’s Museum (Rue Malavois and Saint-Germain, Goree Island, Dakar): This museum, opened in 1994, is located in a French colonial residence built at the end of 1700 and which at that time was owned by the rich businesswoman Victoria Albis, owner of slaves. During the 1800s, it was converted into an island court, and prison. Today, this museum exhibits various artifacts from the slave trade period of Gorée Island, from agricultural tools to musical instruments, pottery, slippers and other archived items. This museum is near the House of Slavs (Senegalese past of slave trade). Senegalese society is organized in the United States, Senegalese society is organized in the United States. This museum, located in the heart of the United States, also serves as a workshop for local women and children in the field of education and training. Admission: 500 CFA (adult), 200 CFA (students). Hours: 10:30 am – 4 pm (Tuesdays – Sundays).