about our museum

The town of Grootfontein in north-central Namibia has regained a tourist attraction. The Grootfontein Museum is again permanently opened to visitors.

Curious about cultures and ready to take a trip into the past?

To obtain a touch and feel about the country’s history a visit to the Grootfontein Museum is a rewarding experience.

Contrary to expectations, the privately founded and funded museum does not only display Grootfontein history, but also offers interesting traditional and cultural artifacts of different local ethical groups. Our so-called Ethnical room, has left our visitors in awe and represents a vast exhibition of our proud Namibian indigenous tribes.

Its extensive original photography collection sponsored by the Spanish Embassy and various other artists. Is one of a kind and the most all-embracing originality of photography in the 1970’s and 1980’s.  

There is a lot to discover with the large selection of the extensive range of exhibitions in the Grootfontein Museum. Embark on an exciting journey through different rooms that exhibit interesting themes.

The selection of exhibitions and collections is huge and guarantees exciting browsing for the whole family. 

Filled with exciting stories like the founding of Grootfontein, an open-air museum in the courtyard about the farm economy and a mining room, the Exhibits bring past times to life before the visitor's eyes. 

Be it the ox cart, the lathe of a blacksmith and wagon-making workshop, a petrol pump or the telephone exchange. You can also learn a lot about mining in the area.

Added to this, is the beautiful ambience of the historic building set admits the green flora of the Grootfontein fountains, giving off a feeling of total calm and peace.

The Fort was built in 1896 and housed the Museum since 1983, which was founded by private initiative. Meaning in 2023 the Grootfontein Museum will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary.

Grootfontein is a good stopover, from Etosha National Park or from the center to the north-east of Namibia, to the Kavango and Zambezi regions. 

We are awaiting your visit!