Choma Museum and Crafts Centre in Choma, Choma: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Museums and history in Choma, Choma
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The Choma Museum is a worthwhile, educational stop for families travelling through Southern Province. The Tonga cultural exhibits and crafts are engaging, and the education programmes make it accessible for children. Expect a modest, well-curated museum with a genuine community focus.
What is Choma Museum and Crafts Centre?
The Choma Museum and Crafts Centre, established in 1972 and declared a national museum in 2015, is themed as a Cultural History Museum. Its prime objective is to preserve the regional cultural heritage of the Tonga people and empower local communities through crafts development and trade. The museum has two main research wings—Ethnography and History—and exhibits cover jewellery, beadwork, weaponry, pottery and the Choma Declaration. It has an active education department that develops programmes for schools and the public, including school holiday outreach. Visitors can buy unique, high-quality crafts from the museum shop.
Cultural heritage preservation; Tonga crafts
Choma Museum and Crafts Centre ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (All ages) | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya / East African resident | ZMW 10 | ZMW 5 | Free |
| Non-resident | ZMW 5 | ZMW 2 | Free |
Adults K10 (locals) / US$5 (foreigners); children K5 / US$2. Confirm current rates at the door.
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- Rainy day Good indoor option. Crafts shop
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Limited | Not much for toddlers. |
| 3–5 years | Fair | Colourful crafts may engage briefly. |
| 6–9 years | Good | Ethnographic exhibits and crafts. |
| 10–12 years | Very good | Cultural history. |
| 13+ years | Excellent | Full museum experience. |
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Key details
- Address
- Choma, Southern Province, Zambia, Choma
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Is the museum suitable for young children?
Yes, especially the crafts and colourful exhibits.
Are there education programmes for children?
Yes, the museum runs school and public education programmes.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Limited
- Minimum age
- 0
- Facilities
- Crafts shop
- education programmes
- Access and parking
- Paved and indoor
- Safety notes
Indoor museum; no physical risks
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Crafts shop, education programmes
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday mornings
- Busiest times
- Midday
- How to get there
In Choma, Southern Province; signed
- By car
- Yes, parking available
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Bolt or Uber
- Public transport
Not practical
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Choma Museum and Crafts Centre?
- Kenya and East African resident adults pay ZMW 10 and resident children (ages All ages) pay ZMW 5. Non-resident adults pay ZMW 5 and non-resident children pay ZMW 2. Children yes enter free. Adults K10 (locals) / US$5 (foreigners); children K5 / US$2. Confirm current rates at the door.
- Is Choma Museum and Crafts Centre suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: 0. Indoor museum; no physical risks
- Is Choma Museum and Crafts Centre accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Paved and indoor.
- What is the best time to visit Choma Museum and Crafts Centre?
- Weekday mornings. It is busiest Midday.
- How do you get to Choma Museum and Crafts Centre?
- Yes, parking available. Ride-hailing: Bolt or Uber. Public transport: Not practical In Choma, Southern Province; signed
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