Natural History Museum of Mozambique
Museu de História Natural
A white building in the Neo-Manueline style housing African animal specimens, with an exceptional series of elephant embryos.
The Natural History Museum was built in 1913, and its white Neo-Manueline architecture is photogenic in itself. Inside are many specimens of African mammals, birds and fish, plus ecological display cases. Its most famous exhibit is a complete series of elephant embryonic development, which is rare anywhere in the world. There is also an ethnography section introducing the cultures of Mozambique's various peoples. Admission is about 200 meticais. It is closed on Mondays and is located in the Polana district, about 2 km from the Cathedral.
Opening hours
Closed Mon; 09:00–15:30
Nearby sights
- Núcleo de Arte
- FEIMA Craft Market
- Polana Serena Hotel
- Tunduru Botanical Gardens
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
- Igreja de Santo António da Polana
- Casa de Ferro (Iron House)
- Independence Square & City Hall