Secrets of the African Soul: African Art & Heritage

Secrets of the African Soul: African Art & Heritage

Discover One of Lisbon's Most Distinctive African Art & Cultural Experiences

What is this experience about?

This is not a museum visit. It is a curator-led cultural experience.

Hosted across two neighbouring African art galleries in the heart of Lisbon, Secrets of the African Soul invites you to discover Africa through authentic art, powerful stories and meaningful cultural conversations.

Explore ritual masks, bronze masterpieces, historic textiles and symbolic sculptures while uncovering the traditions, beliefs and histories that shaped them. More than an art tour, this is an intimate experience built around dialogue, curiosity and genuine human connection.

Engage with selected artworks and cultural objects up close, explore a specialised African art library featuring rare publications, and gain a deeper understanding of Africa's artistic traditions beyond the stereotypes often found in guidebooks.

For those inspired to continue their journey, both galleries also present a curated selection of authentic African artworks available for acquisition, each accompanied by expert curatorial guidance.

Ideal for curious travellers, art lovers, collectors, academics and members of the African diaspora.

Why You'll Love It

✓ Curator-led cultural experience

✓ Authentic African artworks and cultural objects

✓ Traditional and contemporary African art

✓ Access to a specialised African art library

✓ Small-group experience

✓ Meaningful cultural conversations

✓ Direct interaction with passionate curators

Featured on GetYourGuide and enjoyed by travellers from around the world, Secrets of the African Soul has become one of Lisbon's most distinctive African art and cultural experiences.

Experience Journey

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

The experience takes place across two neighbouring galleries:

Afrika Infinity – Discover traditional African art, symbolism, rituals, textiles, bronzes and cultural heritage.

NinoIArte – Explore contemporary African and Afro-descendant artistic expression, creating a unique dialogue between Africa's ancestral heritage and contemporary creativity.

Important Information

• Small-group experience

• Advance booking recommended

• Suitable for adults and young people with an interest in culture, history and art

• Photography is generally permitted unless otherwise indicated during the visit

• Daily sessions: 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM (Sunday: 11:00 AM only)

• If your preferred time is not displayed on this platform, please contact the organiser directly.

Location & Languages

Location: Afrika Infinity & NinoIArte Galleries, Lisbon

Languages: English and Portuguese

The galleries are centrally located in Lisbon and easily accessible by public transport.