The Swakopmund Museum was established in 1951 and up until today is the largest privately-run museum in Namibia. Our exhibits include indigenous plants, animals, minerals, archaeological finds, the first transport system in Namibia, and a variety of other interesting historical objects. The unique educational exhibition “People of Namibia” introduces visitors to some of our different ethnic groups and their culture.
Activities: You can decide between a self – guided tour or a guided tour. You can book the guided tour in advance with Nadine Phiri at Nadine.p@sciswk.com or 064/ 402046.
The Museum hosts multiple cultural events, movie nights and public lectures. For detailed schedule and information please visit our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages or visit our events calendar.
The Museum Shop offers a large variety of books, postcards and souvenirs. Once your Postcard is ready, make use of our Historical Post box to send it!
We wished we had more time here. It is a small museum packed full of fascinating exhibits about a wide range of topics, all very well laid out and explained.
13 August 2022
Quirky little museum that covers the history of Swakopmund - This is a small museum right next to the Swakopmund beach. It shows a glimpse of life in the early 20th century. Many of the items were collected by its... read more
25 April 2021
Located on the seashore of Swakopmund, Namibia, is a clean and well organized museum that focuses on the early days of the Namib community. Included are various desert dwelling... read more
17 April 2023