Kids Fun Places — kids' days out, checked by parents

Museums and history in Africa

Family-friendly museums and history across 10 countries — in Kenya, Zambia and Ghana. 122 places, updated November 2026.

All 122 museums and history

Museums and history in Kigali

Rwanda Art Museum

Art museum with children’s studio, contemporary exhibitions, and presidential history.

  • 5+ years
  • Indoor museum
  • Limited

Entry from RWF 6,000

Museums and history in Kigali

Kigali Cultural Village (Agaseke Center)

Cultural centre with live dance, art classes, children’s workshops, and craft shops.

  • All ages
  • Open-air cultural centre
  • Yes, colourful performances

Free entry

Museums and history in Bulawayo

Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe

Nine-gallery museum with natural history, archaeology, and Zimbabwean history.

  • 6+ years
  • Indoor museum
  • Limited

Entry from ZWG 3

Museums and history in Bulawayo

Bulawayo Railway Museum

Railway museum with historic steam engines, royal carriages, and guided tours.

  • 6+ years
  • Indoor and outdoor museum
  • Limited

Entry from ZWG 5

Museums and history in Chinhoyi

Kore Kore Cultural Village

Kore Kore cultural village with storytelling, dances, nature walks, and traditional food.

  • All ages
  • Cultural village
  • Yes

Entry from ZWG 2

Museums and history in Masvingo

Chesvingo Cultural Village

Karanga cultural village with traditional music, dance, games, and food experiences.

  • All ages
  • Rural cultural village
  • Yes

Entry from ZWG 10

Museums and history in Masvingo

Mwenezi Ruins

Ancient stone ruins with scenic views and picnic spots in Mwenezi.

  • All ages
  • Historical ruins
  • Yes

Museums and history in Rusape

Diana's Vow Rock Paintings

Ancient San rock art site with a short countryside walk near Rusape.

  • 6+ years
  • Rock art site
  • No

Museums and history in Mazowe

Baradzanwa Cultural Leisure Village

Cultural leisure village with traditional huts, cultural kitchen, braai areas, and family-friendly events.

  • All ages
  • Cultural village
  • Yes, open space

Museums and history in Shurugwi

Shurugwi Town Walk & Museum

Self-guided town walk with museum, schoolyards, and soccer pitches.

  • All ages
  • Town walk and small museum
  • Yes, stroller-friendly

Free entry

Museums and history in Binga

BaTonga Community Museum

Community museum preserving BaTonga culture, history, and artefacts.

  • All ages
  • Community museum
  • Yes, with guide

Entry from ZWG 5

Museums and history in Marondera

Tsindi Ruins

Late Iron Age stone ruins with a cave and countryside views near Marondera.

  • 6+ years
  • Archaeological site
  • No

Entry from ZWG 5