The Voice of Africans
Afrodescendants in Canada
Important information
The Afromusée is taking a break!In order to better serve our community and accomplish our mission to educate and celebrate Afro-Canadians we are now operating by appointment only. Please contact us via info@afromusee.com for more information. This is not goodbye! We will be back stronger than ever. Please sign up for our newsletter to follow our journey towards the renaissance of the Afromusée.
Afromusée in 3 words
The Afromusée is a space for creation and dialogue between generations and cultures, accessible to all.
The Afromusée is an inclusive community center that promotes solidarity between communities.
A place for popular education and awareness-raising that passes on knowledge about the history and experiences of Afrodescendants.
The Metamorphosis of the Afro-Canadian Museum – Afromusée 🦋
We are in the cocoon… and the story continues
The Afro-Canadian Museum, lovingly known as the Afromusée, has entered a powerful time of transformation.
After 11 meaningful, vibrant and unforgettable years at 533 Ontario Street East in Montréal, the museum has now left this space for good — with gratitude, tenderness, and deep appreciation for all it allowed us to build and share.
Like a caterpillar sheltered in its cocoon, we have chosen to pause so we may renew our strength, deepen our foundations, and dream even more boldly for African and Afro-descendant communities, and for all those who journey with us.
This pause is not silence.
It is a breath — a sacred space of reflection, authenticity, creation, and hope — rooted in memory, dignity, Africa, and the future.
Within this cocoon, we are shaping a museum that will return even more vibrant, welcoming, deeply authentic and alive, honoring African histories, cultures, and voices in all their richness.
During this period, we continue our mission from our transitional home at:
Cité des Hospitalières
251 Avenue des Pins West, Montreal, QC H2W 1R5
Soon, the cocoon will open.
Soon, the butterfly will spread its wings.
We will return with renewed presence, radiant projects, and powerful creative energy, guided by Africa, by memory, and by the authentic beauty of African and diasporic cultures.
Thank you for walking with us through this time of metamorphosis.
Thank you for your patience, your trust, and your love.
The transformation is underway. And what is coming will be beautiful.
— The Afro-Canadian Museum – Afromusée
Collection
The Afromusée’s Traditional African Art exhibition highlights the richness and cultural diversity of the African continent through a unique collection of traditional works
The Afromusée’s Terres Cuites Beta Israël are terracotta figurines created between 1960 and 1980 by the Ethiopian Jewish community Beta Israël, mainly in villages in Ethiopia.
Through her evocative illustrations, she explores the traumas of the colonial past, as well as the scars left by the wars that have torn this great country at the heart of the African continent apart for decades.
The Afromusée’s Citizen Collection is a unique initiative that highlights the stories and experiences of Canadians of African descent through works inspired by prominent figures,
Support the Afromusée!
Preserve and celebrate our heritage by becoming a member or making a donation. Your support funds our exhibitions as well as our educational and community initiatives.
*All donations from 20.00$ will receive a tax-deductible receipt from the Afromusée sent to you by email.
Our partners
The Afromusée is connected to various organizations which contribute to its activities and promotion.
