Independence Memorial Museum

The Independence Memorial Museum is a history museum in Windhoek dedicated to Namibia's past, housed in a distinctive triangular glass building. The structure contains three floors displaying collections spanning different periods of the nation's development.

The museum was completed and opened in early 2014 to document the struggle and achievements of the liberation movement. Its opening marked an important moment in the nation's effort to preserve and share its recent history.

The museum displays how the nation resisted oppression across generations and found its own path forward. The exhibits reflect the hopes and struggles that remain part of family memories and lived experience for many visitors here.

The museum sits centrally in the city and is easily reached on foot or by public transport. The exhibitions are well organized, and visitors should plan to spend around two to three hours exploring the collections at a relaxed pace.

The building was designed by a North Korean architecture firm, giving the structure an unconventional presence in the city's landscape. It stands between two German colonial-era buildings, creating an unexpected contrast between different layers of the nation's history.

Location: Windhoek

Fee: No

Address: Robert Mugabe Avenue

Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00-17:00; Wednesday 09:00-13:00

GPS coordinates: -22.56872,17.08799

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42