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Top 10 History Museums in Tanzania, Tanzania
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1. Makumbusho MIKINDANI Museum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Makumbusho MIKINDANI Museum’s subject is the history and culture of Tanzania’s southern coastal region. The Wamakonde, who along this region’s coastline assimilated Swahili ways of life, comprise the greater proportion of the present-day population. Their own history is at the heart of the museum. But other peoples – from Africa and from distant shores – have significantly influenced the development of the region. They too are part of the story.
2. Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By HoxtonGirl2020 - London, United Kingdom
A visit to this museum is a great introduction into Zanzibari history. Said, who runs the museum, is one of the best story tellers on the island.
3. Iringa Boma - Regional Museum and Cultural Centre
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Located in the heart of Iringa in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, Iringa Boma is a place for education, participation and recreation. Boma is a Swahili word for fortification, perfectly describing the Centre as a stronghold of culture and heritage in the Region. It offers various opportunities to engage with culture and heritage in Iringa, for people from within and from outside the region. The Boma in one of the oldest remaining buildings in Iringa, constructed around 1900 by the German colonial regime to serve as a military hospital. German colonial architecture combined African, Swahili and European styles. After the First World War the British made it their regional administrative centre. From Tanzania’s independence in 1961 until 2014 it was in use as Regional and District administration office offering civil services. Beginning in 2014, the building was completely renovated and restored to its original design. It re-opened in 2016 as a regional museum and cultural centre. THE EXHIBITION The exhibition consist of 5 rooms with different themes: Room 1 – History of Iringa Room 2 – Worship and Healing in Iringa Room 3 – Cultures of Iringa Room 4 – Interactive Display Room 5 – Explore Iringa Region OTHER SERVICES Conference/boardroom hire Boma Cafe - snacks and beverages Iringa Town guided tours Innovation space for cultural events and activities
Reviewed By Jamimahb
The place is very beautiful, the people give very great service and information. Virginia & Deonis are well qualified on information giving which make you enjoy iringa history
4. Arusha Declaration Museum
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Safaris-Holiday - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The Arusha Declaration Museum displays documents on the colonial history of Tanzania, the fight for independence and it is where the first Tanzanian president Julius Nyerere outlined his political vision. It is located in Kaloleni Road - Arusha, opened in 1977.
5. Village Museum
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4.0 based on 186 reviews
Traditional dance, farming methods and homesteads are on display at this open-air living museum.
Reviewed By SanaH2017N - Toronto, Canada
We're visiting from Canada! Wow-what an extraordinary experience my husband and I had at the Village museum! We paid extra for the tour guide which was very beneficial. Our tour guide shared an immense history knowledge on the Tanzanian culture. It's a cute village setup they have, you get to see how the local Tanzanian's used to live before the civilization. We paid extra for the local dance by the awesome group, which was pretty cool! They did an epic job with the setup of the village.
6. Urithi Tanga Museum
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
7. Palace Museum (Beit al-Sahel)
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3.5 based on 496 reviews
Reviewed By sammV4135PB
An incredible history of the island. From the era of the Omani occupation, through the occupation by the Portuguese and then the British, upto the post-WW2 period. Fascinating history about an Omani princess and her relationship with a European high ranking personality, presumably an Austrian. Well worth a visit to view an amazing collection of paintings, artwork, photos and furniture. Advisable to visit with a guide or read up on it beforehand.
8. Livingstone Museum & Memorial
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3.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Dlelei
Dr. David Livingstone Museum and Memorial is a reminder of a self dedicated missionary who went to Ujiji, Kigoma and his mission was to reach new peoples in the Africa and introduce them to Christianity, as well as freeing them from slavery. He wanted the black people to be released from oppression. This is a place you get the history of slave trade and the journeys and missionary activities of Dr. David Livingstone. We have guides who have all the history of Dr. David Livingstone, his mission and family. The guides understand English very well. Lake Tanganyika is few meters from the Museum. You can visit the lake to feel the breeze and enjoy the scenery of Ujiji.
9. Peace Memorial Museum (Beit el Amani)
10. Mangi Meli Remains
Video installation and photography exhibition about Chief Meli. This exhibition honours Chief Meli of Moshi, who stood firm against the German colonial occupation. He was eventually hanged with 18 other chiefs and leaders from Kilimanjaro and Meru region. The hanging tree is just next to the exhibition building. Chief Meli's head is said to have been shipped to Germany and could not yet be found.
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