Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
Museum type :
Human science museum

Established in :
1903

Holidays :
Nil

Visiting Hours :
9:00Am to 5:00Pm

Contact No :
+263 475 1797

Location :
Harare , Zimbabwe

Display Objects :

Museum contains the seven-hundred-year-old Lemba artifact ngoma lungundu, which some believe to be an replica of the Ark of the Covenant.

It is the oldest wooden object ever found in sub-Saharan Africa.




Description :

The Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences is an ethnographic museum located in Harare, Zimbabwe. Founded in 1978, the museum showcases the cultural heritage of Zimbabwe and the surrounding region. It is the only ethnographic museum in the country, and has a wide range of collections, including archaeological artifacts, traditional crafts, and historical documents.

The museum also focuses on the history of the people and their cultures, featuring exhibitions on the history, customs, and lifestyles of the various ethnic groups of Zimbabwe. The museum has a large permanent exhibition that covers the history of Zimbabwe from the Stone Age to the present day. It also includes interactive displays, and a range of multimedia activities. There are also temporary exhibitions that focus on specific cultural issues.

The museum also hosts educational and cultural events, including lectures, workshops, and lectures. The museum also serves as a venue for research and publishing, with a number of scholars and students conducting research in the museum. The museum also has an active outreach program, with a range of activities designed to engage the local community and promote understanding of the history of Zimbabwe.