Visit The Windhoek Museum

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Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is an attractive town in a beautiful valley bordered by the Eros Mountains in the north and the Auas Mountains in the south. The town combines modern city architecture with that of the German colonial era. While most pay Windhoek little more than a passing glance in their travels, it is not without its charms and natural wonders. There is plenty to engage your attention in this city which is steeped in African and Germanic influences with its architectural, cultural and market attractions but one activity that should not be missed is a visit to the Windhoek Museum.

Amongst its many wonders, one can see Bushman displays to show how they survived in the harsh Namib desert, as well as items for everyday use such as baskets, earthenware pots or traditional games which provide insight to the Namibian culture. A visit to the Windhoek Museum will encourage development of historical awareness of Namibia of where it has come from and what it is today. Also included in the displays, you will find amongst other countless treasures, the rest of the Gibeon Meteorites that were found in Gibeon, Namibia. Some of these meteorites are also on display near the Post Street Mall and consists of 33 of these meteorites that fell to the earth over 600 million years ago.

Most tourists will comment on the cleanliness of this beautiful city and will often pronounce Windhoek to be a mostly un-African city. The influence of German language and culture is felt throughout Namibia and is in many ways still present. Don’t miss out on an amazing cultural experience and make sure that you visit the Windhoek Museum.