Museums and history in Marondera
Tsindi Ruins (Marondera)
Late Iron Age stone ruins with a cave and countryside views near Marondera.
- 6+ years
- Archaeological site
- No
Entry from ZWG 5
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 Harare
Museum of Human Sciences
Museum with human evolution, archaeology, wildlife, and Saturday art classes for children.
- 6+ years
- Indoor museum
- Limited
Entry from ZWG 7
Museums and history in Nyanga
Scenicon
Immersive science centre with hands-on STEM exhibits, Trail of Genius, and family experiences.
- 5+ years
- Indoor science centre
- Limited
Entry from ZWG 5
Museums and history in Masvingo
Great Zimbabwe National Monument
UNESCO stone ruins with Hill Complex, Great Enclosure, and archaeological museum.
- 6+ years
- Ancient stone ruins
- No
Entry from ZWG 5
Museums and history in Okahandja
Okahandja Mbangura Woodcarvers Craft Market
Roadside woodcarvers’ market with carvings, furniture and a life-size wooden elephant.
- All ages
- Roadside craft market
- Yes, open space
Free entry
Museums and history in Swakopmund
Swakopmund Museum
Family-friendly museum with colonial history, natural history and interactive displays.
- All ages
- Indoor museum
- Yes, with supervision
Entry from NAD 45
Museums and history in Windhoek
National Earth Science Museum (Windhoek)
Free or donation-based museum with rocks, minerals, meteorites and dinosaur exhibits.
- All ages
- Indoor museum
- Yes, with supervision
Free entry
Museums and history in Windhoek
Geological Survey Museum (Windhoek)
Free geological museum with rocks, minerals, dinosaur exhibits and mining history.
- All ages
- Indoor museum
- Yes, with supervision
Free entry
Museums and history in Lüderitz
Namibia Maritime Museum (Lüderitz)
Maritime museum with shipwreck exhibits, coastal history and family-friendly displays.
- All ages
- Indoor museum
- Yes, with supervision
Museums and history in Tsumeb
Tsumeb Museum
Museum with mining heritage, cultural exhibits and WWI artillery from Lake Otjikoto.
- All ages
- Indoor museum
- Yes, with supervision
Entry from NAD 30
Museums and history in Kuruman
Wonderwerk Cave
An ancient cave near Kuruman with evidence of human habitation dating back over 2 million years, offering guided tours…
- All ages
- Indoor
- Okay for toddlers
Museums and history in Bloemfontein
Naval Hill Planetarium
The first digital planetarium in sub-Saharan Africa, offering immersive full-dome shows about the universe from a histo…
- All ages
- Indoor
- Okay for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 60