MONROVIA, Montserrado – The National Museum of Liberia, which was neglected during Liberia’s protracted civil crisis and saw many of its items stolen, has come alive again.
The museum had been closed since April last year for a major renovation. It is now open to the public after the services of Carol J. Alexander, a museum specialist, was secured to design the exhibitions.
On Wednesday, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Joseph N. Boakai led an array of former and present government officials, in addition to foreign dignitaries, through the museum’s exhibits.
Below are photos from the event:
Carol J. Alexander welcomes President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to the National Museum. Photo: Zeze Ballah
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Vice President Joseph N. Boakai. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Vice President Joseph N. Boakai views some of the exhibits. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Olubanke King Akerele, former foreign minister, views tours the National Museum. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Vice President Boakai and Christine Elder, United States Ambassador to Liberia. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A cannon allegedly used by Matilda Newport in 1822 to defend the settlement of Cape Mesurado. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Displays of former and current currencies. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Masks hang off the wall in the foreground as visitors view exhibits. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A traditionally made hammock. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Newspaper clippings from the civil war era. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A display profiling the various traditional ethnic groups of Liberia. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A display profiling former President William Tolbert’s rule. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A vehicle used by both former Presidents Edward Barclay and William V. S. Tubman. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A bulletproof vehicle used by former President Charles G. Taylor. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A Mercedes Benz used by former Liberian President Samuel K. Doe. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Featured photo by Zeze Ballah
