Musée Da Silva

Porto-Novo, Benin, Benin

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Musée Da Silva, located in Porto-Novo, Benin, is a private cultural museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Afro-Brazilian communities and the memory of the transatlantic slave trade.

Founded in 1998 by Karim da Silva, the museum is housed in a historic Afro-Brazilian-style building that once belonged to an Agouda family, descendants of formerly enslaved Africans who returned from Brazil. The museum features exhibits on African and Afro-Brazilian history, culture, and traditions, along with photographs, historical objects, and displays that trace the history of slavery and the cultural connections between Benin and Brazil.

A notable mural outside the museum depicts the slave trade and serves as a memorial to those affected by it. As one of the most important cultural attractions in Porto-Novo, Musée Da Silva offers visitors valuable insight into the city’s multicultural heritage and the lasting influence of Afro-Brazilian communities on Beninese society.