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Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Most Reviewed Tourist attractions in Harare


Address

529Q+2GM, Burnett Way, Harare, Zimbabwe

Contact

+263 24 2751797

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (485 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Washington N. 6 years ago on Google • 258 reviews
    Great place really good stuff inside
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kudzai Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Limited exhibition, not bad when you have an hour between engagements whilst in the city, you part with US$3 or the ZWL equivalent
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 mm l. 10 months ago on Google • 318 reviews
    10 to get in. the museum takes 2 hours if you read everything. 40 minutes probably if it does not interest you. the exhibits are not maintained. majority are quite old. but history is not supposed to change as it does in some countries. so everything was very interesting to me. I read everything and enjoyed the education. Thank-you m of ns.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Uncle B. 2 months ago on Google • 310 reviews New
    Well kept history.

  • 3/5 Brenda M. 10 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    We had a function and used the auditorium .It was a bit too dark .I feel it would benefit from a lot more light strategically placed .The stuff and guard on duty were quite professional, friendly, and welcoming .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mthuli 4 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Great place to indulge in human history.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Obrail Tafadzwa M. 2 years ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Its a good measuem, however I think they should add virtual sounds of the animals to improve the experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chikomana B. 9 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Pay less ,learn more .Great historical learning experience, and it's a great place to bring family and friends.Very plenty of parking space
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jacob G. 4 years ago on Google
    The service wasn't excellent though. Too many jerry cans.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 nomsa n. 4 years ago on Google
    Needs a new touch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Johanes V. 5 years ago on Google
    Wooow
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Eagle E. 5 years ago on Google
    Simple, nice and refreshing to take kids and learn some of Zimbabwe's fine heritage. In need of more material and a bit facelift.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Armen P. 3 years ago on Google
    A good museum established in 1970-th with the modern and innovative collection for those times. Most probably have not been updated from then on, but still is nice and interesting
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 T B. 4 years ago on Google
    One place never to be forgotten. Beautiful Jazz music in the evenings
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 victoria d. 2 years ago on Google
    Generally very interesting, but there's not enough light and the village should be more interactive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Munyaradzi M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lot should be done to improve the building especially the ceiling
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Daniel M. 2 years ago on Google
    Educative
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sungura P. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place for leisure and learning for kids.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Moolisa T. 2 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    A serious refurbish and updating is required, with improved lighting. The receptionist and the guard were very friendly.

  • 4/5 Beshine R. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    The best place to spend your Sunday afternoon time. I find the human sciences section more fascinating and engaging.

  • 5/5 Bradohbee B. 3 years ago on Google
    Standard

  • 1/5 Karen M. 1 year ago on Google
    Depressing and dusty exhibition. One sad Tilapia in an unlit tank. Outside sculptures are the best part.

  • 1/5 Rogers O. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is not adequately marketed for people to appreciate what it stand for. Looks deserted

  • 5/5 Bundo P. 3 years ago on Google
    A good place to live

  • 5/5 godhi b. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic.

  • 5/5 Kuda K. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 3/5 victor m. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed

  • 5/5 Yaasin H. 2 years ago on Google
    It's not bad

  • 1/5 Riya M. 8 months ago on Google
    Rude staff, demanding 10 Dollars with us being foreigners and did not encourage us to visit.

  • 4/5 Wendy P. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome felt like a sacred place,a very old civilization, who traded all over the world, back in 1300 and,and took a very long time to build out of slabs of rocks.

  • 4/5 matt s. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place , but improve on your lighting system.

  • 1/5 Olda N. 3 years ago on Google
    Just parked there,.. Never went inside.

  • 3/5 ephraim m. 2 years ago on Google
    A modestly arranged museum bearing i formative historical data apicable to all levels

  • 3/5 mucha m. 2 years ago on Google
    Its small now need to be relocated an redesigned

  • 3/5 Kenneth M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic though small

  • 4/5 Bradley M. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to visit with wide variety of taxidermy exhibits.

  • 3/5 PHILLIP M. 2 years ago on Google
    The place looks dull, doesn't attract the attention of passerbys

  • 1/5 Prosper Z. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is awesome

  • 5/5 simbarashe g. 1 year ago on Google
    There is room for learning for all local and international tourist. I recommend people to vist

  • 5/5 LLOYD M. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff are user friendly

  • 3/5 Takudzwa Kelvin M. 2 years ago on Google
    The place was just full of things you don't know

  • 5/5 Shepard M. 1 year ago on Google
    It has all the history you need to know about Zimbabwe and Great Zimbabwe

  • 5/5 kudzai s. 1 year ago on Google
    We really Enjoyed the day keep up the standard Guys

  • 5/5 Rhodstar D. 1 year ago on Google
    Packed with animaginable expertise

  • 5/5 Martin M. 2 years ago on Google
    It is well thanks ZRP for maintaining order and secure

  • 4/5 Cecilia M. 3 years ago on Google
    Unique place

  • 4/5 Tendekai T. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 William M. 4 years ago on Google
    Know ur history

  • 2/5 Mufudzi N. 4 years ago on Google
    Not being well maintained.

  • 3/5 More P. 4 years ago on Google
    The colonial relics in the outside appearance left me awestruck

  • 4/5 Artwell J. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow

  • 5/5 Paul M. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Brighton Takudzwa N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit and learn about Zim Hostory.

  • 4/5 that g. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 3/5 Takura D. 4 years ago on Google
    Cosy place

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    🌟

  • 4/5 russell m. 4 years ago on Google
    Museum

  • 4/5 Simbarashe M. 4 years ago on Google
    Full of Zim ancient details from iron age. Located in CBD.

  • 5/5 matu B. 4 years ago on Google
    best to learn of my history some wrong but lot good

  • 3/5 Petro H. 3 years ago on Google
    Place with historical information

  • 3/5 Robert M. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 4/5 George C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice school

  • 3/5 Lion S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great tour that's informative

  • 3/5 Joseph M. 4 years ago on Google
    While the exhibits are really interesting they could do with a little sprucing up.

  • 4/5 Kudakwashe C. M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great history and stories found in this place. Allows one to learn and experience the importance of the past, present and future.

  • 4/5 Steve C. 5 years ago on Google
    The place has some really interesting pieces that will open your eyes to the human sciences world. If you want to just spend a day learning and getting exposure on what the human sciences world has to offer this is the place to be. The collection is huge and it will definitely interest anyone with an open mind. Better take your phone for the selfies and a bottle of water. Great service, in need of reinvention though.

  • 5/5 priscilla n. 4 years ago on Google
    It's beautiful

  • 5/5 bonny k. 4 years ago on Google
    My favourite garage

  • 5/5 LIL E. 4 years ago on Google
    Was staying in the area and decided to check this place out. It was worth it! This was a truly fascinating place, I learn so much about the history of Zimbabwe! If you are ever in the area you defiantly should visit!

  • 5/5 Luxwell R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 3/5 lenience z. 4 years ago on Google
    There is so much to see. Educative!.

  • 3/5 Lionel T. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to learn to trace the history of Zimbabwe and it's culture. However, noticed the word "Negro" on one of their exhibits, which I found offensive. All in all, I had an amazing time.

  • 5/5 Luckson G. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome displays

  • 4/5 Emmanuel M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to be

  • 4/5 Felix M. 4 years ago on Google
    Full of history

  • 3/5 Totamirepi T. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful and educative

  • 3/5 emmanuel n. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to visit

  • 5/5 Bryan F. 5 years ago on Google
    The museum there is probably the best place to learn about the history of Zimbabwe. We recommend go on a guided tour of the museum after you have done all your other activities in Harare or visit to Great Zimbabwe, this will reinforce everything that you learned on your adventures.

  • 4/5 Brandon z. 4 years ago on Google
    Educational

  • 5/5 Russell M. 4 years ago on Google
    nice

  • 4/5 Samson Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Educational

  • 5/5 Beavan N. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a great museum

  • 3/5 ronald m. 4 years ago on Google
    Average displays

  • 4/5 Jinga M. 4 years ago on Google
    Informative

  • 5/5 Victor C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 3/5 Zenzele N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good thumbs up (Original) Good palce

  • 5/5 Munetsi J. 4 years ago on Google
    A lot to learn

  • 2/5 Cee M. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Disappointed the place isnt well maintained nor updated or even modernised.. I remember my last visit in the mid 80's come 2022 things are not as they once were


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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