Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
Formerly the Queen Victoria Museum, this institution displays archaeological, ethnographic and natural history collections. It is a good place to learn about the Great Zimbabwe civilisation and Shona culture.
The Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences is located near the Civic Centre on Rotten Row. It was formerly the Queen Victoria Museum and is part of Zimbabwe's national museum system. The exhibits include Stone Age tools, replicas of rock paintings, archaeological artefacts related to the Great Zimbabwe ruins, traditional Shona musical instruments such as the mbira, household implements, and some natural history specimens. The displays are rather dated, but the museum is useful for understanding local history and culture. Entry costs about US$2-10, and it can be scheduled on the same day as the National Gallery.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Harare Kopje
- Harare Gardens
- National Gallery of Zimbabwe
- Eastgate Centre
- Mbare Musika
- National Botanic Garden
- Mukuvisi Woodlands
- National Heroes' Acre