The Museum

200 years of history at a glance.
Learn more about the Ovaherero people.

To document and preserve the rich heritage of the Ovaherero people, a museum has been built next to the Cultural Village.

The museum depicts the Ovaherero’s cultural history through displays, statues, audio-visual presentations and artefacts. It also documents their history, migration journeys and wars and its impact on this community’s leadership, political, economic, social and cultural spheres.

The museum preserves the equipment, weapons and tools which the Ovahereros used in their hunts, food preparation and their daily living dating from the 19th centure to date.

On display

Equipment

Discover the traditional items that aid in the gathering, preparation and storage of food, like the calabash used to make Omaere.

Weapons

Weapons are important in any culture and are used for hunting and protecting the people and livestock against predators.

Tools

Various tools are used in the gathering and preparation of food. As times have evolved, so have these tools.

Artifacts

Various items of great cultural significance are on display and help to tell the story of the Ovaherero People.