KuNgoni Centre of Culture and Art
KuNgoni Centre of Culture and Art, Mua
A cultural center inside the Mua Catholic mission. The Chamare Museum showcases Chewa, Ngoni and Yao culture and the Gule Wamkulu masks.
The KuNgoni Centre of Culture and Art is located at the Mua Mission, about 110 km southeast of Lilongwe. The mission was founded by the White Fathers in 1902. The center's Chamare Museum tells the history, religion and initiation rites of the Chewa, Ngoni and Yao peoples of Malawi across three galleries. It displays many Gule Wamkulu masks and is considered one of Malawi's finest ethnographic museums. The wood-carving workshop produces high-quality carvings and furniture that can be purchased on site. The guided tours are excellent, and the center can be visited together with Senga Bay.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Dedza Mountain
- Dedza Pottery
- Chongoni Rock-Art Area
- Senga Bay
- Kumbali Cultural Village
- Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
- Old Town Market
- Kamuzu Mausoleum