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Musée Afhemi
The Musée Afhemi is actually in a private residence, but it's more of a gallery than a home. The collection of Cameroonian and regional artwork reflects the owner's eclectic tastes. Call in advance to arrange a tour in English and, possibly, lunch. It's 6km southeast of the centre.
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Musée d'Art Camerounais
This museum forms part of Yaoundé's Benedictine monastery in the lea of Mt Fébé. It has a wonderful collection of masks, bronzes, wooden bas-reliefs and pottery. Look out for the brass sculpture of the 'Great Maternal Figure', from the area northeast of Foumban - similar sculpture is still produced at Foumban's Village des Artisans. The monastery's chapel (underneath the main church) is decorated with Cameroonian textiles and crafts, and kora are sometimes used to accompany the singing at Mass.
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Musée National
Disappointing in comparison to the Musée d'Art Camerounais, the Musée National is small and dusty, counting masks and sculptures from across Cameroon in its exhibits. Some effort is being made to improve labelling, so it might be worth a look in the future.
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Mvog-Betsi Zoo
This zoo is one of the better ones in West Africa. Co-run by the UK-based Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund (CWAF, www.cwaf.org) it has a sizeable collection of native primates, including gorillas, chimps and drills, mainly rescued from poachers and the bushmeat trade. Well worth a visit, the zoo also houses a few lions, hyenas and a smattering of birds, snakes and lizards. A shared taxi to Mvog-Betsi should cost around CFA200 .
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Open-Air Mass
Although it's not put on for tourists, the Ewondo-language Open-Air Mass outside the Paroisse de N'Djong Melen in Quartier Melen attracts many visitors. It's well worth a visit, but put on your Sunday best like everyone else. It begins at on Sunday and features drums, dancing and a women's chorus. It's on the western side of town, and reached by shared taxi.
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