Museum of Dundo

The museum spans multiple buildings containing a collection of 10,200 ethnographic objects and 30,000 natural history specimens from eastern Angola.

Founded in 1936 by the Diamang diamond company, the museum underwent several name changes before becoming permanently known as Museu do Dundo in 1943.

The museum exhibits Chokwe artifacts, including sculptures, masks, mats, and traditional chairs, representing the craftsmanship of eastern Angolan communities.

The institution receives between 200 and 300 visitors daily and maintains a research center focused on preserving Angolan cultural heritage.

Two lion sculptures guard the entrance, leading to a reconstructed Chokwe village that forms part of the main gallery display.

Location: Dundo

Inception: 1936

GPS coordinates: -7.37883,20.83478

Latest update: November 3, 2025 15:06