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Museums and history in Namibia

Family-friendly museums and heritage sites across Namibia where kids can explore history and culture. 6 places, updated November 2026.

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All 6 museums and history in Namibia

Tsumeb 1 place

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

Windhoek 2 places

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 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

Swakopmund 1 place

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

Okahandja 1 place

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

Lüderitz 1 place

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

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