Things to do in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe: The Best Museums

November 19, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Discover the best top things to do in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe including Tengenenge Farm, Tami Walker Gallery, The Shona Sculpture Gallery, Natural History Museum, Bulawayo Railway Museum, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, Chapungu Sculpture Park, Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences, National Handicraft Centre.
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1. Tengenenge Farm

Harare Zimbabwe
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Tengenenge Farm

Livingstone way, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe http://tamiwalkerphotography.com/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Tami Walker Gallery

20 Airport Road Access via service road from SPCA roundabout, Harare Zimbabwe +263 77 963 5444 [email protected] http://www.shonasculpture.gallery
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

The Shona Sculpture Gallery

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.

4. Natural History Museum

Leopold Takawira Avenue Centenary Park, Bulawayo Zimbabwe +263 9 230 046 http://www.naturalhistorymuseumzimbabwe.com
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4.5 based on 174 reviews

Natural History Museum

Since 1964 this four-story museum has been an important homage to the history, culture and people of Africa.

Reviewed By R8875ZSsuzannes - Dunedin, United States

This is a wonderful museum! It has taxidermy examples of the local wildlife, from large to small, mammals, reptiles, & birds! In the central courtyard are housed live snakes, and there are excellent exhibits about the local culture and industries upstairs.

5. Bulawayo Railway Museum

Prospect Ave. and Crew Rd., Bulawayo Zimbabwe +263 77 326 2491 http://www.geoffs-trains.com/Museum/Museumhome.html
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4.5 based on 139 reviews

Bulawayo Railway Museum

Reviewed By michelebL6706RH - Harare, Zimbabwe

Amazingly well maintained despite scarce resources. Really interesting history of the railways in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe including Cecil Rhodes personal carriage. Kids would love this place as you get to climb onto the trains (@ your own risk).

Cnr Julius Nyerere Way & Park Lane, Harare Zimbabwe +263 4 704 666 http://www.nationalgallery.co.zw
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4.0 based on 48 reviews

National Gallery of Zimbabwe

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.

Leopold Takawira Ave Corner 75 Main St, Bulawayo Zimbabwe +263 29 227 0721 [email protected] http://www.nationalgallerybyo.com
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4.0 based on 66 reviews

National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo

Reviewed By R8875ZSsuzannes - Dunedin, United States

This is a small, but very enjoyable art museum, with some high quality work. They also sponsor an art school, and there are pieces from the school as well. In the delightful courtyard, there are sculptures and also artists’ studios which can be visited by the public when the artist is there working. The building is interesting, too, all by itself!

8. Chapungu Sculpture Park

1 Harrow Road Msasa, Harare Zimbabwe http://www.chapungusculpturepark.com/
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4.0 based on 23 reviews

Chapungu Sculpture Park

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.

9. Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences

Burnett Way, Harare Zimbabwe +263 4 751 797
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4.0 based on 23 reviews

Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences

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.

10. National Handicraft Centre

4 Chinhoyi /Grant Street Harare, Harare 263 Zimbabwe +263 4 779 324 http://www.nhc.co.zw
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

National Handicraft Centre

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