Khalifa's House Museum Travel Guide: Top Sights in Sudan, Tours &

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Khalifa's House Museum- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Sudan; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Khalifa House Museum, located in Omdurman opposite the Mahdi's tomb, is an ethnographic museum managed by Sudan's National Corporation for Antiquities and Museums. Originally the residence of Khalifa Abdallahi ibn Muhammad, the Mahdi's successor, the building served as the headquarters of the Mahdi State. Constructed between 1888 and 1891, it is a traditional mud-brick structure with one- and two-story buildings connected by courtyards. The museum, established in 1928, showcases artefacts from the Mahdiyah period, including military items, coins, personal belongings of the Khalifa, and the Arrol-Johnston motor vehicle, the first car in Sudan. Recent restoration efforts, part of the Western Sudan Community Museums project, have enhanced the museum's displays and preservation efforts.

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Reviews of Khalifa House Museum

Chris Bit

1
Reviewed: 2021-09-21

Like everything in Khartoum right now, the museum is totally run down. They did not want to let us in, but we bribed one guy with 1000 SDG (2,50 Euro) to show us around. Basically nothing to see, everything behind curtains or closed doors or just broken. Sudan is in a big crisis right now (September 2021) and you can feel it when you try to visit their museums. Don't waste your time going there (especially if you have a long drive).
Eric Meulien

5
Reviewed: 2021-08-27

This museum is a key destination for whom ever is interested in the life and adventures of Gordon. Gordons' belongings are showcased there as well as some artifacts and information on the Sudanese's dervish army. A very interesting small museum.
Sara Katona

4
Reviewed: 2018-06-21

It really requires about an hour and a half to go through. There aren't a lot of written facts or much coherency to the narrative, in my opinion. However, I did gain a solid background and I think I would have appreciated it 10x fold if I had done extra reading before going. Very neat artifacts and special notes about Khalifa history and the house uses. If you go to Sudan, you must stop by.
Huda J

5
Reviewed: 2017-05-22

Historical site, landmark and museum of the caliphate in omdurman
Paul Kroopkin

4
Reviewed: 2017-01-08

The museum of the Mahdi's period of the Sudanese history (1885-1900) - when Sudan was independent after the Mahdi's revolution. The museum is located in the house of the ruler of the independent Sudan, who took the power after death of Mahdi. The tomb of Mahdi is situated not far from the museum.