Sierra Leone Civil War MUSEUM &Memorial
The Sierra Leone Civil War Museum and Memorial are located in Royeama and up the road in Robis, Lungi - approximately three miles from the Freetown International Airport (FNA) on the way towards Targrin Ferry Terminal. Entrance to the museum is on Robis Road, opposite the petrol station.
GETTING TO LUNGI
1. Drive: You may drive from Freetown to Lungi. It takes about 2.5 hours through Port Loko.
2. Ferry: The ferry leaves from Kissy Ferry Terminal at Ferry Junction in the East of Freetown at: 8:00AM, 11:00AM, 2:00PM, 5:30PM and 8:00PM. You may take a return ferry from Lungi back to Freetown at the times listed above.
You can bring your car on the ferry for a cost. Please note that the ferry is not the most reliable form of transportation and may not leave at the expected times for a variety of reasons. Please leave enough time for likely traffic on Kissy Road. It is often better to use Hillside Bypass Road to get to Kissy Ferry Terminal.
TICKETS:
- First Class Ticket: Le 60
- Second Class Ticket: Le 34
- Van/Jeep: Le 260
- Car: Le 215
3. Speed Boat: Speed boats leave from the Kissy Ferry Terminal regularly. Be aware that this is a quick option but you may get wet! You should also be prepared to be lifted from the boat and carried to shore where you can walk to the ferry terminal to find a ride to Royeama/Robis.
4. Sea Coach Express: This water taxi leaves from the terminal under Aberdeen bridge and drops you at their own terminal near the airport. It is reliable and a quick way to get across the river. The price is $45 one-way and can be purchased at: https://seacoachexpress.com/sierra-leone/
5. Seabird Water Taxi:This water taxi leaves from the Murray Town roundabout. It is a quick and reliable way to travel. It drops you at a terminal near the airport. It is also a $45 cost for a 1-way ticket. Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.seabirdsl.com
Driving from the ferry: If you choose to drive from the ferry terminal just follow the airport road until you reach the road to Robis located on your right. The Sierra Leone Civil War Museum is on the right of the petrol station at the entrance of Robis Road, Royeama. For the Memorial, follow this road for a quarter mile where you will turn left at the Robis Mosque.
The Museum is only 4km away from the Freetown International Airport in Lungi. Passengers may come to Lungi earlier and visit the museum before their flights.
HOTELS | LODGES IN LUNGI
LUNGI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOTEL
- Location: Tulun Road, Lungi.
- Distance to Royeama: 3 km
- Contact: +2328000031 | +23273000031
- Web: https://www.lia-hotel.com/
TARIQ HOTEL
- Location: Hawa's Cove, Rosint, Lungi.
- Distance to Royeama: 4 km
- Contact: +23278764848
- Web: https://tariqresort.com/
LUNGI GATEWAY HOTEL
- Location: 2 Fatima Bio Street, Mahera, Lungi.
- Distance to Royeama: 4 km
- Contact: +23278764848
- Web: https://www.lungigatewayhotel.com/
AIRPORT VIEW HOTEL - LUNGI
- Location: 20 Airport Road, Lungi (Old Airport)
- Distance to Royeama: 3 km
- Contact: +23276598222
JAH LUXURY SUITES
- Location: Robis Road, Lungi.
- Distance to Royeama: 0.5 km
- Contact: +23280282434
- Web: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PSiGE1CMMVC25jSV9
Visitor Information
The Sierra Leone Civil War Museum and Memorial Site are open to the public.
Opening Hours:
- Tuesday: 10am - 4pm
- Wednesday: 10am - 4pm
- Thursday: 10am - 4pm
- Fridays: 10am - 4pm
- Saturday: 10am-4pm
- Sunday: Closed (a large group may request opening)
- Monday: Closed (a large group may request opening)
Contact: memoryandreparations@gmail.com | +23275433599
BOOK VISIT
$15/Le300,000
$10/Le200,000
Guided Tours/Presentation
Staff Guides:
- 1-10 people – $125 or Le2,800
- 11-15 people – $150 or Le3,500
- 16-25 people – $200 or Le4,500
Group Registration Form