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Tanzania Arts and Cultural

Shanga Shangaa

“Shanga” is the KiSwahili word for bead. Shanga is a heartwarming project located at the River House on Burka Coffee Estates, next to Tanapa on the Dodoma Road. ...more »

  • Location: Arusha
  • Type: Arts and Cultural
  • Tel: +255 689 759 067

Neema Crafts

Visiting Neema Crafts guarantees you a fascinating experience, both enjoyable and challenging. You will have your eyes opened to a new side of Africa that many tourists miss ...more »

  • Location: Iringa
  • Type: Clothes Bags and Shoes
  • Tel: +255 786 431 274

The Tanzanite Experience

Experience the mystery and history of this amazing gemstone that is unique to Tanzania and 1,000 times rarer than diamonds. ...more »

  • Location: Arusha
  • Type: Tanzanite Gems and Jewellery
  • Tel: +255 27 250 5101

Catholic Museum of Bagamoyo

The museum, completely renovated some years ago, can be found inside the Catholic Mission in the north of Bagamoyo. One can find some interesting information about the history of Bagamoyo here. ...more »

  • Location: Bagamayo
  • Type: Arts and Cultural
  • Tel: +255 23 244 0063

Peace Matunda

Peace Matunda School is now a fully functioning primary school with Peace Matunda Tours offers a wide variety of Cultural Tourism in the surrounding areas of Meru. ...more »

  • Location: Arusha
  • Type: Cultural Tours
  • Tel: +255 787 482 966

Beit El Sahel (Palace Museum)

Beit el-Sahel served as the Sultan's residence until 1964, when the dynasty was overthrown. The museum is devoted to the era of Zanzibar sultanate. Open daily 9am to 6pm ...more »

  • Location: Zanzibar Stone Town
  • Type: Arts and Cultural

Arusha Declaration Museum

The Arusha Declaration Museum is located in the Kaloleni area in Arusha. It is the first ever museum in the Arusha region and in the northern tourist circuit. ...more »

  • Location: Arusha
  • Type: Arts and Cultural
  • Tel: +255 27 250 7800

National Museum and House of Culture

The National Museum and House of Culture, formerly known as the National Museum Dar es Salaam, is the largest museum in the country with collections and exhibitions covering many fields. ...more »

  • Location: Dar Es Salaam
  • Type: Arts and Cultural
  • Tel: +255 22 211 7508

Natural History Museum

Housed in a colonial German fort, built in 1886, a historical phenomenon, declared as a National Monument. ...more »

  • Location: Arusha
  • Type: Arts and Cultural
  • Tel: +255 27 254 5540

Beit Al Ajaib (House of Wonders)

This large, white building dominates the waterfront area of Zanzibar Town, and is one of its best-known landmarks. A perfect rectangle, it is one of the largest buildings on the island even today. ...more »

  • Location: Zanzibar Stone Town
  • Type: Arts and Cultural

All Tanzania Things to do

Our Local Experts say:

Tanzania is steeped in history and has cultural activities in most main towns and cities.  To learn about the discovery of Tanzania's ancient civilisation, a visit to the museum at Olduvai Gorge is a must!

Art and musical events are organised by various organisations such as Alliance Francais, The British Council and the Russian Cultural Centre.  Wherever you are in Tanzania you will find numerous historical places of interest that will keep you spellbound for hours!  View our events page to see any other current cultural events.

What's On

Karibu Fair 2013

Karibu Fair 2013

31 May - 2 Jun
Exhibition

Festival Of The Dhow Countries

Festival Of The Dhow Countries

29 Jun - 7 Jul
Arts

Mwaka Kogwa

Mwaka Kogwa

15 Jul - 21 Jul
Arts

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