Iringa Boma - Regional Museum and Cultural Centre
Iringa Boma - Regional Museum and Cultural Centre
Iringa Boma - Regional Museum and Cultural Centre
4.5
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Located in the heart of Iringa in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, Iringa Boma is a place for education, participation and recreation. Boma is a Swahili word for fortification, perfectly describing the Centre as a stronghold of culture and heritage in the Region. It offers various opportunities to engage with culture and heritage in Iringa, for people from within and from outside the region. The Boma in one of the oldest remaining buildings in Iringa, constructed around 1900 by the German colonial regime to serve as a military hospital. German colonial architecture combined African, Swahili and European styles. After the First World War the British made it their regional administrative centre. From Tanzania’s independence in 1961 until 2014 it was in use as Regional and District administration office offering civil services. Beginning in 2014, the building was completely renovated and restored to its original design. It re-opened in 2016 as a regional museum and cultural centre. THE EXHIBITION The exhibition consist of 5 rooms with different themes: Room 1 – History of Iringa Room 2 – Worship and Healing in Iringa Room 3 – Cultures of Iringa Room 4 – Interactive Display Room 5 – Explore Iringa Region OTHER SERVICES Conference/boardroom hire Boma Cafe - snacks and beverages Iringa Town guided tours Innovation space for cultural events and activities
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Alexaduplessis
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania43 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
The museum is a very interesting look into the history of Iringa and the region, with some quaint stories that really brings the city into perspective. The coffee shop, run by a couple from Berlin, brings the best of German and Tanzanian cafe culture and fresh food together.
Written November 8, 2016
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Thank you Alexaduplessis, and we hope to see you again
Written November 27, 2017
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petramapu
New York City, NY62 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
With five rooms on different topics. Interesting visit, lovely people. Cafe was under renovation when I visited.
Written November 7, 2017
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Thank you very much petramapu for your visit and we hope to see you again
Written November 27, 2017
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Jamimahb
11 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
The place is very beautiful, the people give very great service and information. Virginia & Deonis are well qualified on information giving which make you enjoy iringa history
Written October 12, 2017
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Hello Jamimahb!
Thank you for your visit and appreciation.
You are very welcome.
Written November 27, 2017
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Chris P
Shanghai, China6,032 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
It doesn’t take long to get around this museum and frankly, there are not too many artifacts presented. Quite a few pictures and art work. There are 5 rooms. The place was neat and well kept and not that expensive. Make sure you go upstairs to see the baskets on display - very well made. Worth a visit if you want to read more about the history of Iringa.
Written January 14, 2020
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triciab1945
Portland, OR148 contributions
Aug 2017
This is a little gem has five rooms with well captioned displays on the region. It is well maintained in a beautiful historic building that was restored in 2016. The staff is friendly and helpful. In the same building is a terrific cafe and one of the best gift shops in town.
Written August 6, 2017
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Hello triciab1945!
Thank you for the visit and the comments.
We are honored to welcome you again.
Written November 27, 2017
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Abdulla Msabaha
Mbeya, Tanzania70 contributions
Sep 2019
Its nice to know where we used to live and how it used to be back on those days,visit someday am sure you will like it.
Written September 17, 2019
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LikeAnOcean
Wroclaw, Poland68 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
It's a small local museum (just over a half an hour was enough for us to see and read everything) yet information about the Iringa region were nicely displayed and quite interesting. Definitely worth a short visit.
Written June 22, 2019
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CM J
Vancouver Island, Canada319 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Coffee shop has assorted items to be microwaved, outdoor patio a pleasant location across from the park. The museum itself is limited, the displays well lighted and descriptive.
Written April 20, 2017
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Thank you CM J and you are most welcome
Written November 27, 2017
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friedchickenandchips
18 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Well laid out informative displays about history of area and culture of surrounding area.
Beautiful building well renovated.
Good cafe.
Terrific
Beautiful building well renovated.
Good cafe.
Terrific
Written November 27, 2016
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Hello friedchickenandchips!
Thank you for the positive comments.
You are welcome.
Written November 27, 2017
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opentechgirl
Iringa, Tanzania25 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
The new museum offers both travelers and residents a look at the history and local culture of Iringa town & region. The sign boards are informative and overall the layout of the museum is attractive.
If you want a better understanding of the historical events which formed today's Iringa, then this is definitely a stop to add to your agenda when passing through.
If you want a better understanding of the historical events which formed today's Iringa, then this is definitely a stop to add to your agenda when passing through.
Written October 25, 2016
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Hello opentechgirl!
Well explained comments.
Thank you and you mostly welcome.
Written November 27, 2017
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