Slavery Museum
About This Museum
It's a place that confronts a difficult truth, beginning with the staggering fact that over a third of the enslaved Africans who passed through the Gambia River did so just a stone's throw from where the museum now stands. The building itself is a powerful, modern structure of stark, geometric forms and red earth tones that seems to rise directly from the soil, its gravity mirroring the stories held within. Inside, you don't just see artifacts; you stand in the presence of heartbreakingly personal items like iron ankle shackles designed for children and listen to oral histories passed down through generations. This isn't a museum you simply 'see'—it's a profoundly moving experience that recontextualizes the very ground beneath your feet.
Collection Highlights
The exhibits are anchored by tangible relics of the trade, including sets of leg irons and chilling punishment tools. Most powerful are the recorded oral testimonies from local Griots, which give voice to ancestors and keep these memories alive.
Visitor Information
It's located near the village of Albadarr along the river; finding it is part of the journey. Come prepared for an emotional experience and wear comfortable shoes as you'll want to walk the surrounding grounds afterward to reflect.
Architecture & Building
A contemporary design using sharp angles and local materials, with a facade that echoes traditional West African motifs while feeling undeniably modern and solemn.
Contact & Location
Address: Albadarr-Juffureh, Albreda, Upper Niumi, Kerewan, North Bank, Gambia
Phone: +220 422 6244
