Museu Nacional de Antropologia

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Museu Nacional de Antropologia, National anthropology museum in Ingombota district, Luanda, Angola

The National Museum of Anthropology contains fourteen exhibition rooms across two floors, displaying over 6000 historical artifacts from Angolan cultural heritage.

Founded in 1976, the museum occupies a 19th-century Casa Nobre building that previously belonged to a slave trader during the colonial period.

The museum exhibits traditional musical instruments, including the marimba, along with masks representing Bantu rituals and photographs of the Khoisan people.

The institution opens Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 5 PM, offering free admission to all visitors.

The museum includes a rustic furnace for iron melting demonstrations and maintains a specialized library focusing on Angolan anthropological research.

Location: Luanda

Inception: November 13, 1976

Phone: +244222337024,+244222390638

Website: http://museuantropologia.angoladigital.net

GPS coordinates: -8.81358,13.22780

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06

Visit to Angola: Between Nature and Culture

The historical and natural sites of Angola extend from Luanda to the provinces. The capital features Fort São Miguel, the Iron Palace, and the Agostinho Neto Mausoleum. Geological formations include Miradouro da Lua and Kalandula Falls. Religious heritage includes the Christ King statue in Lubango and several historical churches. The coastline offers beaches like Mussulo and Santiago. Museums document local history, anthropology, and traditions.

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