Château Vodou
Encounter with the invisible world
Art
History and tradition
Strasbourg
France
The Château Vodou is a unique museum, which houses the world's largest private collection of West African vodou artefacts. Every exhibt has been used as part of religious practices: ancestor worship, medicine, divination, witchcraft and other major life events.
Through an evocative display, visitors may discover a fascinating culture and a belief system that is still widely practiced today.
The museum's collections originate in Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria. Their mysteries are showcased in an exceptional location: a water tower from 1878.
Through an evocative display, visitors may discover a fascinating culture and a belief system that is still widely practiced today.
The museum's collections originate in Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria. Their mysteries are showcased in an exceptional location: a water tower from 1878.
Adresse
Château Vodou
4 rue de Koenigshoffen
67000
Strasbourg
France
+33 3 88 36 15 03
Horaires d'ouverture
Open all year
Monday - Sunday:
14:00-18:00
48.580402, 7.728582
Strasbourg
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