Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
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Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences

Harare Museum

The Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences, formerly known as the Queen Victoria Museum, is a national institution located in Harare. Designed by James Cope Christie and opened in 1903, it was renamed following Zimbabwe's independence in 1980. The museum specialises in archaeology and anthropology, featuring extensive collections and exhibits that include wildlife displays.

Among its notable holdings is the Ngoma Lungundu, a seven-hundred-year-old Lemba artefact, which stands as the oldest wooden object discovered in sub-Saharan Africa. Visitors can explore exhibition galleries, a library, and even a model Shona village within the museum's premises.

The museum is situated at the intersection of Rotten Row and Samora Machel Avenue, contributing to Harare’s cultural landscape.

Source: Wikipedia

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