National Museum of Namibia

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8 / 10

3 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"With displays on everything from archeology to natural history to ethnology, this rather musty but endearing museum makes up in information (on densely formatted placards) for what it lacks in style" Full review
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he exhibit on the San, including refreshingly critical commentary on the bushman as a constructed concept, and a discussion on the exploitation of that concept, is worth noting.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The excellent display on Namibia’s independence at the country’s historical museum provides some enlightening context to the struggles of this young country." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"Held in a fort that once stood for colonization of the area, this museum now tells the history of its indigenous people. " Full review