National Museum of Namibia Travel Guide: Top Sights in Namibia, Tours

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National Museum of Namibia- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Namibia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Owela Museum in Windhoek, part of the National Museum of Namibia, offers a fascinating exploration of the country's natural history and anthropology. Through a series of thoughtfully designed exhibits, the museum provides visitors with an in-depth look at Namibia's diverse cultural heritage. Interactive displays, such as the traditional Owela game, allow guests to engage with the rich history of the region in a hands-on way. The museum also presents detailed narratives about the Nama and San (Bushmen) peoples, shedding light on their ancient traditions, customs, and survival skills. With its compelling blend of history, culture, and natural science, the Owela Museum provides a comprehensive understanding of Namibia's past and the enduring legacy of its indigenous communities.

Operators offering tours in Namibia

Attractions in Windhoek

Geological Survey Museum

4.8

Namibia Craft Centre

4.6

Avis Dam Nature Reserve

4.6

Namibia National Art Gallery

4.6

TransNamib

4.6

Christuskirche

4.4

Independence Museum

4.4

Daan Viljoen

3.8

Reviews of Owela Museum

Collin Clarke

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-31

A shocking neglect of a fine building and grounds. Not a healthy way to look after one's cultural national heritage. Huge amounts of public money was made available to erect the absurdly post-modern architecture building of the 'new' so-called Independence Museum one block further south while demonstrating no independence from the fads of our time. Embarrassing to common sense.
Letícia Hirakuri

5
Reviewed: 2020-02-09

Nice museum about Namibia’s history. Modern and beautiful building and rooms given to Namibia by North Korea and inaugurated in 2014. Free entrance and nice view from the top. There’s a restaurant on the top, but I didn’t try it. It’s not that big, so you can visit it in around one hour. It’s worthy a visit while in Windhoek.
eugene nyman

3
Reviewed: 2019-04-20

The museum is free, but donations are welcome. The exhibits are well detailed, but some sections had no lighting.
Haras Sarah

1
Reviewed: 2019-04-05

THE WORST MUSEUM EVER This is not a real museum, no facts are displayed nor are they correct, pictures are taken completely out of context. This whole place was build and funded by north Korean party. The ideology of dictatorship is clearly expressed in the whole concept of the museum. Anyway, it is an interesting concept and could be used as a bad example. Propaganda at its finest.
Hezekiah Boma

5
Reviewed: 2017-02-08

A lovely museum a place for knowing the Namibian pre-colonial history and culture.