Location: Harare
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Harare (/həˈrɑːreɪ/; officially called Salisbury until 1982) is the capital and most populous city of Zimbabwe. Situated in the northeast of the country in the heart of historic Mashonaland, the city has an estimated population of 1,606,000 (2009), with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area (2006). Administratively, Harare is a metropolitan province, which also incorporates Chitungwiza town and Epworth. It is situated at an elevation of 1,483 metres (4,865 feet) above sea level and its climate falls into the subtropical highland category.
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1. Tengenenge Farm
2. The Shona Sculpture Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Harare gallery specializing in the finest Shona sculpture. Beautiful garden setting, an oasis of calm just minutes from the airport. See works by the best of the contemporary sculptors alongside the most famous names in the art movement.
Reviewed By weltspaziergang
Before flying back to Malawi I spent 2,5 hours in Shona Sculpture Gallery / Garden. I am impressed to learn about the creativity of Zimbabwiens of several generations! It is lovely presented with a lot of information. We had a very nice conversation and I appreciate the approach of the gallery, especially to support young artists in a close personal relationship.
3. National Gallery of Zimbabwe
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By siann2018
Always a good place to visit if you enjoy art. Exhibitions vary but are usually interesting. There is a good shop with a variety of art and craft for sale. There is also a lovely sculpture part in the gardens out the back. The café has just been revived and has great potential not yet realized. On first day was assisted by a very helpful woman and had lovely fruit juice and sandwich (sadly most of menu not available); next day no one was around to offer service although it was lunch time and I was told someone was supposed to be there (yes, I suppose it was a Monday when the main part of the gallery is closed, and I gather there was someone standing in to do the service....or not) but it was a pity. Hopefully as tourism improves again the café can reach its potential. The gallery only costs a dollar admission, a dollar very well spent.
4. Chapungu Sculpture Park
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By RangersLodge - Helensvale, Zimbabwe
Chapungu Sculpture Park is a bit off the beaten track, but is well worth a visit. Take time to chat to the artists themselves - not only are they incredible stoneworkers, but they are incredible storytellers, bringing each of their artworks alive with the inspiration behind them.
5. Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Zvaipa92 - Harare, Zimbabwe
This is truly a place to visit if you are a history enthusiast. The museum is a marvel with many sections explaining all about the tribes and how Zimbabwe came to be what it is today, it is eye opening and satisfying to know how your origins became to be. I would recommend this not only for schools trips but anyone wanting to discover more about the origins of Zimbabwe.
6. National Handicraft Centre
7. Tsoko Gallery
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
