By announcing the opening of this exhibition, the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) and the National Museum of Namibia (NMN), are showcasing their collaborative efforts to create a safe space for the Namibian artist and researches their perspectives based on engagement with archival communal knowledge. Together with the Museums Association of Namibia (MAN), the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK), the...
The Museums Association of Namibia (MAN) and the Bernisches Historischen Museum (BHM) have the pleasure of inviting all interested, to participate in a consultative workshop on Thursday the 19th of October 2023, which will be hosted by the “Usakos – Making of Common History” project. This hybrid workshop we hope will catalyse more in-depth research and conversation, is the second of two workshops that will...
Please join us for an online workshop discussing Namibian heritage in German and South African museums. 2 October 2023, 2pm – 4:30pm, SAST/CAT LINK: https://uwc.zoom.us/j/94615067568 There will be presentations by Larissa Förster (Humboldt University Berlin), Tuuda Haitula (Museums Association of Namibia) and Goodman Gwasira (University of Namibia). The event will be hosted by Prof Ciraj Rassool, Suzana Sousa and Sophie Schasiepen...
Namibian Heritage Week 2023 will be from the 18th – the 24th of September 2023. The theme for Namibian Heritage Week this year is “Heritage and Culture: A Rock-Solid Foundation" in Namibian Sign Language. Read more about Namibian Heritage Week 2023 here. Download this PDF which has all of the NHW Team Posters for 2023. Please follow the Namibian Heritage Week...
The theme for Namibian Heritage Week this year is “Heritage and Culture: A Rock-Solid Foundation" in Namibian Sign Language. With funding provided by the National Arts Council of Namibia, we are pleased to announce that MAN can offer Namibian Heritage Week grants for 2023. The Heritage Week Fund is available for MAN’s institutional and associate members who are interested in creating...
The Rainbow Youth Development Foundation is an NGO dedicated to promoting Namibia’s cultural heritage and creating opportunities for youth across the country. Indigenous Games Day 2023 Indigenous games offer a unique and fun way for learners to engage with the exhibits of the museum. Through playing these games, which are related to the culture and history of the museum, learners are...
The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance held on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles. Click here to see UNESCO's list of the world's most remarkable places is yours to discover!
In March 2023, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) visited the Onandjokwe Medical Museum and spoke to Prof. Filemon Amaambo and Mr Kleopas Nghikefelwa about the historical significance of the museum building. Read more about the Onandjokwe Medical Museum on the MAN website and visit the museum.
