Africa Online Museum. Image from X (Twitter).
This digital museum encompasses 45 years of work, exploring and celebrating the rich cultures and traditions of Africa. 46 countries and overr 150 ethnic groups are recognized in this project.
From the museum's Preamble:
"In the symbolic language of the Ashanti in Ghana there is the famous motif 'Sankofa'. The word itself says that it is never too late to reclaim the past. The Africa Online Museum wants to contribute to Africa’s recognition of its own rich cultural heritage and allow the past to guide the present.
'The past never ages, it only blends with the present and the present generation has the task of retrieving the past for future generations.' Kobia Bucknor"
African Digital Heritage Museum. Image from website.
The Museum "is a Nairobi based, non profit organization working to encourage a more critical, holistic and knowledge-based approach to digital solutions within African heritage. Through this, we hope to cement the place of African culture in an era of rapidly changing technologies and endless frontiers."
Savannah African Art Museum. Image from website.
Playing on the name "Savannah," this museum is both virtual and physical, based out of Savannah, Georgia! However, their focus is purely on African art and culture. They have 3 different virtual tours (you can choose West Africa, Central Africa, or the Upbeat Village Terracotta Gallery Tour). The virtual tours are all free, ranging from 30-60 minutes long. You can sign up individually, or you can sign up groups. Click on the image above to be directed to their virtual tour sign-up page.
VirtualFieldTrips.org. Image from website.
Check out the collection of "Africa Videos" from this cool educational website. You get to choose your own safari, exploring the desert, ruins, wildlife, or history, all in under 30 minutes a video.
