List of museums in Zimbabwe

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Many Zimbabwean museums are administered by the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (a Zimbabwean government parastatal). They all open between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM and are open every day except on Good Friday and Christmas Day. They are open to everyone, and a fee may be charged depending with whether you are a local resident or a non-resident and on whether you are a child or an adult. [1] Below is a list of museums in Zimbabwe .

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NameLocation Province TypeEntrance Fees (RTGS$) [2] Summary
Bulawayo Railway Museum Crew Road,

Bulawayo

Bulawayo Railway Locals

Adults - 2

The museum showcases the history of rail transport in Zimbabwe. [3] [4] Its exhibits, the oldest of which dates to 1897, [5] includes Cecil Rhodes' personal rail coach. [6]
Discovereum18399 Hillside Road Extension,

Msasa

Harare

Harare Children's Opened in 2016, the Discovereum is the first children's museum in Zimbabwe. [7] The museum includes interactive exhibits suited to children. [7]
EAG Art Museumoff Robert Mugabe St,

Masvingo

Masvingo Art Adults -2The EAG Art Museum is an art museum in Masvingo. [8]
First Floor Gallery Harare Harare Harare ArtThe First Floor Gallery is an artist-run gallery of contemporary art featuring the work of young emerging artists established in 2009.
Gallery Delta HarareHarareArtFounded in 1975, the gallery features local contemporary art, particularly paintings, graphics, textiles, and ceramics. [9] It is located in an 1894 house, previously a private residence, that is one of the oldest structures in Harare. [9]
Great Zimbabwe Museum Great Zimbabwe Masvingo Archaeology Locals

Adults - 5

Children - 3

Foreigners

Adults - 15

Children - 8

The museum contains information related to Great Zimbabwe, an Iron Age ruin and one of the best-known sites in Zimbabwe.
Joshua Nkomo Museum 17 Aberdeen Road, Matsheumhlophe, BulawayoBulawayo Historic house The former home of Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwean revolutionary leader and politician. It is a National Monument of Zimbabwe.
Jafuta Heritage Center Victoria Falls Matabeleland North Local The Jafuta Heritage Center showcases a collection of artifacts relating to local history, as well as a small library containing historical books and records about the region. [10]
Kambako Living Museum Chiredzi District MasvingoLocalKambako is a living museum focusing on the culture of the local Shangaan people. [11]
Mutare Museum Mutare Manicaland LocalLocals

Adults - 4

Children - 1

Foreigners

Adults - 10

Children - 5

The Mutare Museum, opened in 1957, was the first museum in Mutare. Its diverse collection includes natural history displays, geological collections, archaeological and ethnological artifacts, and historic furniture, weapons, and automobiles. [12]
National Gallery of Zimbabwe HarareHarareArtThe National Gallery, which was officially opened in 1957 by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, exhibits contemporary art and includes an extensive collection of Shona sculpture. [13]
National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo BulawayoBulawayoArtLocated in a historic building behind the Bulawayo City Hall, the museum opened in 1970 as the National Gallery of Zimbabwe's first branch outside the main gallery in Harare.
National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Mutare MutareManicalandArtLocated in Kopje House, an 1897 building that originally served as Mutare's first hospital, the museum is the Mutare branch of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. [14] The museum displays art on loan from the main gallery in Harare, as well as works by local artists. [14]
National Mining Museum Kwekwe Midlands Mining One of five national museums nationwide, the National Mining Museum showcases the history of the mining industry of Zimbabwe. It is the only museum in Kwekwe and the only mining museum in Zimbabwe.
Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe BulawayoBulawayo Natural history Locals

Adults - 3

Children - 2

Foreigners

Adults - 10

Children - 5

The Natural History Museum, opened in 1964, contains exhibits illustrating the history, mineral wealth and wildlife of Zimbabwe, including the second largest mounted elephant in the world. [15]
Rhodes Nyanga Historical Exhibition Nyanga Manicaland Historic house Adults – $2 Children - 50c [16]
The former home of businessman and imperialist Cecil Rhodes. It is the only museum in Nyanga.
Utopia House 11 Jason Moyo Drive,

Mutare

ManicalandHistoric houseThe oldest modern home in Mutare and the former home of Rhys Fairbridge, an early white pioneer who surveyed the Mutare area. It is a National Monument of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Military Museum Gweru Midlands Military Locals

Adults - 4

Children - 1

Foreigners

Adults - 10

Children - 5

One of five national museums nationwide, the Zimbabwe Military Museum showcases the history of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. It is the only museum in Gweru and the only military museum in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences HarareHarareArcheologicalLocals

Adults - 3

Children - 1

Foreigners

Adults - 10

Children - 5

The Museum of Human Sciences includes ethnographic and archaeological collections, alongside wildlife exhibits, a model Shona village, and a library. Its most notable holding is a 700 year old Lemba artifact thought to be a replica of the Ark of the Covenant, and the oldest wooden object ever found in Sub-Saharan Africa. [17]
Paper HouseKwekweKwekwe Historic House Locals

Adults - Free

Children - Free

Foreigners

Adults - Free

Children - Free

It was built for Globe and Phoenix mine manager, Mr H.A. Piper. The paper house is a prefabricated two-bedroom dwelling built on wooden stilts since 1894. It was later used as his office after being succeeded by the Phoenix House in Gaika Park. [18]
Old Bulawayo Bulawayo Community Museum Locals

Adults - Free

Children - Free

Foreigners

Adults - Free

Children - Free

Old Bulawayo was established in 1990 but the site was originally established by King Lobengula as his capital in 1870 soon after becoming king of the Matebele people. [19]
AviationLobengula Street, Gweru Gweru Aviation Locals

Adults -

Children -

Foreigners

Adults -

Children -

Landa Nkomo MuseumCorner Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Street and 12th Avenue, BulawayoBulawayoDocuments the life of the late Vice President. It has portraits of Zimbabwean former presidents and vice presidents. The museum was set up by the John Landa Nkomo Memorial Trust. [20]

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