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
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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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ZDA77
Warsaw, Poland13 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Impressive, nice museum of Swakopmund and Namibian history. You can learn a lot about the city, region, its culture, traditions and history. Many real historic items to see. Worth visiting!
Written May 7, 2022
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Sibylle S
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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 December 14, 2022
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Sofia B
Malmö, Sweden220 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
For those who just came to the city and only be here for a short period, a visit to this museum is time well invested. We walked around at least two hours and could have walked even further. The exhibitions were well described and caught the interest of the visitor. As an extra detail, it was fun to also speak some German with the staff. I would love to come back here!
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Written July 19, 2024
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Travelaround59
London, UK2,032 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 February 18, 2023
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piet m
Waalre, The Netherlands1,012 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
After a very friendly reception by N man who also speaks South African- more than an hour spent in this museum! Very diverse- animals - history of the area - the start of the town Swakopmund- railways- population from the area - use and so much more! Beautiful and fun setups - worth a visit
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Written October 19, 2024
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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 May 7, 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 December 23, 2023
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699liezela
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa31 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 February 20, 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 February 15, 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 April 10, 2017
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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 December 22, 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 December 22, 2014
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