The National Museum of Cameroon (Musée National du Cameroun) is housed in the former presidential palace in the centre of town, a rambling colonial-era building that gives the collections a slightly grand, slightly faded setting appropriate to the material. The exhibits cover the art, craft, and cultural traditions of Cameroon's diverse ethnic groups — masks, textiles, musical instruments, royal regalia, and everyday objects from across the country's distinct regions.
The collection is genuinely rich, even if the presentation is uneven. Allow at least two hours for a thorough visit. The museum is one of the better repositories of Cameroonian material culture in the country and deserves more visitors than it gets. Guided tours are available and worth taking if you want context beyond the labels.