Tsumeb Museum
Oshikoto
Located in northern Namibia's Otavi-Bergland region, the Tsumeb Museum offers visitors an insightful journey through the area's cultural and historical legacy. Founded in 1975 by Ilse Schatz under the Namibian Scientific Society, the museum is housed in the old German Private School building constructed in 1915, now a declared national monument. Exhibits begin with the Ethnology Room, which displays photographs and artifacts representing the life and culture of local tribes such as the Ovambo, Herero, Himba, Kavango, and San. The Khorab Room focuses on military history, showcasing German Schutztruppe and Union troops from World War I, including salvaged artillery and ammunition recovered from Otjikoto Lake. The museum's collection is the result of community donations and volunteer work, reflecting Tsumeb's mining heritage and its significance as a gateway to northern Namibia and the nearby Etosha National Park. Visitors can explore the rich mineralogical history of the region, famous for its unique and varied mineral species. The museum operates primarily on weekdays and Saturday mornings, with special tours available by appointment.
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Astuce: Visit on weekdays or Saturday mornings for regular opening hours. Consider arranging special tours in advance, especially on Sundays and public holidays, which require a minimum group size. Booking tickets ahead can ensure availability, and discounted rates apply for children aged 6 to 13. The museum is best explored alongside visits to nearby attractions such as Etosha National Park and the Hoba meteorite.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum is housed in a 1915 German Private School building declared a national monument.
- •It features a Khorab Room displaying artillery and ammunition salvaged from the bottom of Otjikoto Lake by divers.
- •Tsumeb is known for its rich mineral deposits, with over 170 mineral species cataloged, 20 of which are unique to the area.
- •The museum was founded by Ilse Schatz and opened under the auspices of the Namibian Scientific Society in 1975.
Histoire
The museum was established in 1975 by Ilse Schatz and is located in a building originally constructed in 1915 as a German Private School.
This building has since been declared a national monument.
The museum's growth has been supported by the Tsumeb community through donations and volunteer efforts.
It preserves the cultural and military history of the region, including exhibits related to World War I battles in the Otavi Bergland.
The museum reflects Tsumeb's origins as a mining town founded in 1905 during German colonial rule and its ongoing significance in Namibia's history.
Guide du lieu
Ethnology Room
This room displays photographs and artifacts illustrating the life and culture of the Ovambo, Herero, Himba, Kavango, and San tribes, providing insight into the indigenous peoples of northern Namibia.
Khorab RoomWorld War I period
Dedicated to military history, this room showcases exhibits related to the German Schutztruppe and Union troops from World War I, including salvaged cannons and ammunition recovered from Otjikoto Lake.
Contact
Téléphone: 067 220 447