Cultural & Museum Centre Karonga, Archaeological museum in Karonga, Malawi
The Cultural and Museum Centre in Karonga is an archaeological museum displaying fossils, stone tools, and artifacts from northern Malawi. Collections are arranged chronologically to show how humans settled the region and how nature shaped its environment over vast periods of time.
The museum was established in 2004 to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the region. It was created to safeguard important discoveries and the story of northern Malawi for future generations.
The collection features traditional clothing and objects that reflect how people in this region lived and what mattered to them over time. Walking through the displays, you notice items that show daily life and local customs from different periods.
The museum is open on weekdays and Saturdays during daytime hours and on Sundays in the afternoon. Plan enough time for your visit since there is much to see, and staff or a guide can help you understand the collections better.
A large fossil of an extinct reptile is the centerpiece of the collection and draws many visitors to the museum. This skeleton comes from dig sites in the nearby region and shows the prehistoric animals that once lived in the area.
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