The Nhabe Museum

The Nhabe Museum in Maun is considered to be the cultural centre of Ngamiland (Maun region).

The museum was registered in 1994 as a cultural conservation initiative. It opened its doors in 1995.

• Cultural historical crafts
• Fine Art
• Photography
• Written word poetry

Exhibitions evolve from time to time. They can change up to 6 times a year.

In addition to the exhibitions , there are must see satellite maps of the Okavango Delta, a small gift shop and interesting historical information of the Batawana tribe (the paramount tribe in the Maun region).

Museum Grounds

The museum grounds have a good selection of indigenous plants and trees, as well as a nursery where you can buy plants.

There is also a small art centre housed in the first permanent structure in Maun which dates back to the world war 2 days!

At the art centre you can buy candles, paintings and crafts made by the locals.

(below: The Nursery and Kgotla at the museum )

The Museum Mission Statement...

To promote the cultural ,artistic,education and historic aspirations of all the peoples of Ngamiland, regardless of age, tribe or nationality, and to provide a forum for the these people; to promote cross-cultural awareness and understanding ; to encourage participation by the community in activities of self expression, such as arts, crafts, dance, music, drama, poetry; to provide a sustainable venue for artistic and educational exhibitions, participatory activities, and an outlet for artists and traditional craft manufacturers to sell their work; to collect, conserve and research the artifacts and history of the peoples of Ngamiland.