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The 10 Best Museums in Namibia, Namibia
Coordinates: 22°S 17°E / 22°S 17°E / -22; 17
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1. Fine Art Gallery
2. Ivanoff-Erb PhotoGallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Namibia inspired PhotoGallery, the only photographic gallery in Swakopmund, featuring work by both Xenia & Georg Erb. Tourists are welcome to visit and view fine art photographic work and can also get advice on photographic opportunities in Namibia. Book a unique nature or landscape photography tour with Swakop Tour Company at the gallery.
3. Damara Living Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By 887annen - Kent, United Kingdom
The Damara living museum is a must place to go to get an understanding of how the Damara people of Namibia used to live. The participants are passionate in keeping their traditions alive and pass on a lot of their native traditions to the younger generations.
4. Rosh Pinah Geo Centre
5. Mbunza Living Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
About 14 kilometres west of the Kavango capital Rundu you can find a place unlike any other: The Living Museum of the Mbunza, a traditional school for culture and at the same time a communal business for the local people of the Kavango. With this sustainable project they will be able to preserve their traditional culture and to generate an additional income.
6. Ju/'Hoansi San Living Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
The Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi-San gives visitors an interesting insight into the life of the friendly San. The Living Museum is an authentic open-air museum where guests can learn a lot about the traditional culture and the original way of living of the San. The Ju/'Hoansi bushmen demonstrate and describe everything with great dedication and the guide translates into english. Almost every offered programm is interactive, because it is also great fun for the Ju/'Hoansi when the visitors try to shoot an arrow, experience the special Ju/'Hoansi rope skipping or try to sing a an original song.
Reviewed By L6142VLpaulam - Clearwater, United States
I chose to take a long journey to Tswmkew at the Living Museum of Ju/'Hoansi-San to spend time with the Sam people (Bushman), and it was one of the highlights of my road trip to Namibia. As a big supporter of responsible and ethical traveling, I always search for opportunities to support local communities by giving back through tourism. The Living Museum is a very ethical and cultural highlight in Namibia as well as a good example for sustainable development, as the visitors give back to the local community and help to support the preservation of their culture. I spent the night at the campsite, and participated in many activities such as bushwalk, while they explain their "secrets" on how to survive on the bush. I made a bow and then we practice with our new hand-made bow and some nice arrows. They demonstrate some amazing dancing and music. I also had the chance to visit their village and see how they live nowadays. It is a must-visit place, as it is the richest form of culture, by learning from thousands of years of culture and history. Visit my blog Paula Pins the Planet for a complete article and amazing photography from my trip and visit to this amazing Living Museum.
7. The Ovahimba Living Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By StevenV2257
Fantastic campsite with a very friendly staff with many possibilities: the living museum, the baobab trees and a cave. Robert, a super guide, guided us during our visit to the nearby community. In addition to an earlier visit to the very friendly Himba community, we were also guided to the Zemba community. A very interesting and catchy experience. The campsite is very neat.
8. Swakopmund Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 571 reviews
The Swakopmund Museum is run by the Scientific Society Swakopmund. It is the largest privately run museum in Namibia and a favourite amongst locals and guests. On display are various types of indigenous plants, animals, minerals, an archaeological exhibition, the transport system of old and a variety of cultural historical objects. One of a kind and educational is the exhibition “People of Namibia.” It focuses on the traditional heritage of the different ethnic groups of Namibia.
Reviewed By 699liezela - Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
What a lovely experience. Well worth a visit especially if you are interested in history. Takes about 40min to walk through
9. Pure & Simple Art Gallery
10. Owela Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By lnmoschella - Boston, United States
Many people simply visit Windhoek as a stop over before Etosha or Soussesvlei, but the history is so rich and importabt. The Owela museum has rich, deep information on the humans that make up Namibia, cultures, and current challenges. There is so much to read here, but it is informative to someone who hopes to learn more. Very grateful we visited and took the time to explore this museum.
