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Museums and history in Zimbabwe

Family-friendly museums and heritage sites across Zimbabwe where kids can explore history and culture. 14 places, updated November 2026.

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All 14 museums and history in Zimbabwe

Masvingo 3 places

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 Masvingo

Mwenezi Ruins

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

  • All ages
  • Historical ruins
  • Yes

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

Nyanga 1 place

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

Harare 1 place

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

Bulawayo 2 places

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 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

Marondera 2 places

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 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

Rusape 1 place

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

Chinhoyi 1 place

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

Binga 1 place

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

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