Swakopmund Museum
Swakopmund Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Swakopmund Museum is run by the Scientific Society Swakopmund. It is the largest privately run museum in Namibia and a favourite amongst locals and guests. On display are various types of indigenous plants, animals, minerals, an archaeological exhibition, the transport system of old and a variety of cultural historical objects. One of a kind and educational is the exhibition “People of Namibia.” It focuses on the traditional heritage of the different ethnic groups of Namibia.
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Sibylle S
1 contribution
May 2022
We were appalled by the unreflective way in which the period of colonisation was presented. It is high time to have a lively discussion and also to think about how Namibia can make the transition to a more just society despite this burden. This would be the task of a German-run museum in Africa.
Written 14 December 2022
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Travelaround59
London, UK2,033 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
I loved this little museum: you feel as you are back to school but is good because you can learn more of Namibia.
The most interesting part is the one regarding the tribes and their migrations and what they really mean for Namibia past and present and hopefully future.
It doesn’t take long and the entrance ticket is a pittance!
The most interesting part is the one regarding the tribes and their migrations and what they really mean for Namibia past and present and hopefully future.
It doesn’t take long and the entrance ticket is a pittance!
Written 18 February 2023
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VFDA
85 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
It looks small but it's not really and there is a lot to see here. Don't miss the details in the scenes, like the leopard trap at the back of the wagon!
If you read the labels you will learn a lot about geology, mining, culture and the history of Namibia.
Plan to spend at least an hour, it's the most interesting thing to do in the city...
If you read the labels you will learn a lot about geology, mining, culture and the history of Namibia.
Plan to spend at least an hour, it's the most interesting thing to do in the city...
Written 7 May 2024
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IanC
6 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
What a joyous surprise the Swakopmund museum is. The displays and information provided regarding Namibias history, its wildlife and geology are fantastic.
Do yourself a favor and spend a few hours in this remarkable space. It is a gem!
Do yourself a favor and spend a few hours in this remarkable space. It is a gem!
Written 23 December 2023
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699liezela
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa32 contributions
Feb 2020
What a lovely experience. Well worth a visit especially if you are interested in history. Takes about 40min to walk through
Written 20 February 2020
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Pernilla S
4 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
This is really "a museum in a museum", representing the glorification of the German Schutztruppe, and the German settlers.
Written 15 February 2018
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npppan
White Rock, Canada162 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Considering that we certainly travel to learn about different cultures around the world; I think that it is totally worthy to visit this museum to know more about Namibia history. Well preserved; recommended to visit.
Written 10 April 2017
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cc-in-cc
41 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
This is a great little museum stuffed with all kinds of treasures! We loved the old photos and artifacts carefully and lovingly documented and displayed by the folks in the museum society. Thank you!
Written 20 November 2019
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RMFHerts
Herts71 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We saw the museum whilst on a walk and decided to pop in. Some interesting displays, especially about the history of the Swakopmund area. If you have an hour to spare, it’s worth a visit.
Written 6 August 2018
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Christina N
Washington DC, DC39 contributions
June 2018 • Friends
The Museum had a lot of really interesting items. You can walk through pretty quickly or spent more time reading. It is small, but has many artifacts.
Written 16 June 2018
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Hi, Iam Regina from Zambia. what is the entry charge in the Museum? what interestings things to view? thank you
Written 22 December 2014
It is not expensive. The exhibition was put together with lots of love for Namibia and Namibians. It i located at the Mole, a little beach with a nice little promenade, I liked it.
Written 22 December 2014
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