Lusaka National Museum

Lusaka National Museum entrance

The Lusaka National Museum is a museum located in Lusaka, Zambia, covering the history and culture of the nation.

History

In the 1980s, China began working with Zambia to create a museum dedicated to the Zambian independence. By the time the Lusaka National Museum officially opened to the public in October 1996 its focus had changed to cultural history.[1]

Galleries

An exhibition in the Lusaka National Museum

The museum has two floors.[1] An archaeological and historical section is found on the ground floor, and a contemporary art gallery, including sculptures and paintings, on the next. The former has information from the Stone Age three million years ago up to modern Zambia. This includes pottery, tools, and ornaments.[2]

References

1. "About Lusaka Museum". 2015-02-07. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022. Retrieved 2018-01-20.
2. "Explore Hidden Treasures: A Journey Through Lusaka and Botswana National Museums". Affordable Art Gallery & Lifestyle. 21 July 2023. Archived from the original on 18 February 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.

External links

• Museums in Zambia
• Lonely Planet

15.4220°S 28.2913°E / -15.4220; 28.2913