Independence Memorial Museum
A museum shaped like a golden “coffee pot,” built by North Korea’s Mansudae Overseas Projects, that tells the story of Namibia’s struggle against colonial rule and for independence.
Opened in 2014, the museum belongs to the National Museum of Namibia. In front of it stands a bronze statue of Sam Nujoma, the country’s first president. Its floors trace the story from German colonial rule and the Herero and Nama genocide, through the South African occupation and the liberation struggle, to independence in 1990. A glass elevator takes you to the top-floor restaurant, which offers one of the best views of the city, including Christuskirche and the city center. Admission is free.
Opening hours
Approx. Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; weekends 10:00–16:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Alte Feste
- Christuskirche
- Tintenpalast
- Zoo Park
- Namibia Craft Centre
- Post Street Mall & Gibeon Meteorites
- Heinitzburg & the Three Castles
- Joe's Beerhouse