Opened in 1968, the Botswana National Museum is located in the heart of Gaborone city. It aimed at making all develop an interest in Botswana’s diversifiedcultural heritage. Established in 1967, the Botswana National Museum is working very strongly with other art groups countrywide and across the border. Numerous experienced and professional artists visit here every year, and local inexperienced artists get their chance to work with and get knowledge from new artists.
The museum comprises of a museum and art gallery, which conserves and maintains many traces and remembrances of the initial settlers. Within the museumlies an art gallery that houses a permanent collection of wildlife exhibits, as well as crafts and paintings that aim to celebrate the work of local as well as regional artists. In the courtyard outside is a collection of transport related exhibits, including a steam locomotive.
An antique shop is there within the Museum, Bobi Arts, which is must see at the location. This tourist destination further finds itself surrounded by various hotels thus making it easier for you to find a place to plan your stay.
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