Cultural & Museum Centre Karonga

The Cultural and Museum Centre Karonga presents fossils, artifacts, and exhibits tracing the history of northern Malawi through detailed chronological displays and collections.

The museum opened in November 2004 under President Bingu wa Mutharika's administration, constructed for 30 million Kwacha to preserve the region's natural and cultural heritage.

Local traditional leaders and community members contribute to assembling collections that represent Karonga's heritage through artifacts, traditional dress, and historical items.

The museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offering guided tours in English.

A 130-million-year-old Malawisaurus fossil, discovered 45 kilometers south of the museum, stands as the central attraction of the paleontological collection.

Location: Karonga

Official opening: November 2004

Website: http://warmheartofmalawi.org

GPS coordinates: -9.94199,33.92228

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:52