Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe, Scientific museum in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
The Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe features nine public galleries displaying extensive collections of minerals, fossils, and wildlife specimens from the region.
The institution originated in 1902 at the Bulawayo Public Library under curator F.P. Mennell before relocating to its current building in 1964.
The museum serves as a center for natural sciences research through eight departments covering disciplines from arachnology to paleontology.
Visitors can access the museum's facilities including a 120-seat lecture hall and cafeteria while exploring the comprehensive natural history collections.
The entomology department maintains a collection of over 5 million insect specimens, representing the biodiversity of Southern Africa.
Location: Bulawayo
Inception: 1964
Official opening: 1964
Phone: +2639250045
Website: http://naturalhistorymuseumzimbabwe.com
GPS coordinates: -20.15580,28.59650
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:39
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