Lusaka National Museum

Promoting history and culture.
Entry charge: K10 for adults & K5 for children.
Guided Tours Available.
Grey Zulu Exhibition Loading!

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Thank you Mwaba

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@mwanahamuntu_ @trb_Tribe @VeryTada @aquila_fpoz_ @Rainbow_Wxtch @Samm_Sid @Curate_Zed @iamthezuba Lusaka National Park
For the intrepid explorer we have developed hiking routes in shimabala/kafue. The elephant orphanage at lilayi is a must. & @LusakaMuseum and yes the batcaves

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#TodayinHistory Adamson Mushala shot dead on 27th Nov, 1982. 38 years ago today! He was a Zambian rebel leader who rebelled against the one-party rule of the Zambian government of Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda from 1975 to 1982.

#History #Zambia

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The German forces commanded by General Von Lettow-Vorbeck surrendered on 25th November, 1918 to the British forces commanded by General W.F.S. Edwards to mark the end of World War I in Mbala.

#WWI #TheGreatWar #Germany #Britain #Mbala #Zambia #History #VisitLskMuseum

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We would welcome the donation!

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1978- Kitwe. Python Skin Belt on display at @LusakaMuseum (Entry K10)

Worn by a man who intends to commit adultery with another man’s wife while the couple is in bed. The husband is anointed with herbs to get him into a deep sleep while the adulterer sleeps freely with the woman

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Vintage Travel Posters

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This would actually fall under heritage and not museums. Museums deal with moveable heritage only.

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@quincyjae260 A caretaker I think. @LusakaMuseum should probably put it to better use. KK is a global icon. If people can tour Cecil Rhodes grave, why not this?

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Mulenga Mpundu Kapwepwe (born 1958) is an award winning author & playwright. Her acclaimed works include 'Heart of the Cyclone', 'Chiti my Luba' , 'Kafuti the Brazen Serpent' , 'A Lunda love story' and 'Longa'.

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At midnight on 24 October 1964, this pure copper torch was lit at Independence Stadium to symbolise liberation from colonial rule. To see it and learn more, please visit The Lusaka Museum #VisitLskMuseum

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1964- Jean Mottram worked in the Secretariat in Lusaka, N R from May 1956 to Dec 1965. In October, The 2 doors of the Secretariat had 2 bronze shields which were removed and replaced by the new Zambian ones following Independence Day. He took the Shield @LusakaMuseum 😲🤷‍♂️

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We are proud to host an #exhibition paying tribute to freedom fighter Grey Zulu on #IndependenceDay featuring personal pictures and belongings donated by The Zulu Family.
#LifeandTimesofGreyZulu
#CelebratingGreyZulu
#GreyZuluBlackandWhite
#VisitLskMuseum

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@iamthezuba Most of the history and art shared is the intellectual property of the Lusaka National Museum. The pictures shared were donated to the museum. In the event we share knowledge or art from other public sources, we will provide sources.

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Today in #history: Southern Rhodesia forces bombed and destroyed Chambeshi bridge missing a TAZARA train by 10mins in 1979. The military intervention was to prevent rebels in #Zambia from invading S.Rhodesia.
The debris can be seen on request when viewing the #TAZARA exhibition.

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This buffalo was slaughtered for the feast held at Independence Stadium on 24th October 1964.

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Preserved for decades, this trophy has a special place in Zambian history? Over to you. Do you know why this trophy calls @LusakaMuseum home?
Cheating is allowed. It will only cost K10 😉

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Preserved for decades, this trophy has a special place in Zambian history? Over to you. Do you know why this trophy calls @LusakaMuseum home?
Cheating is allowed. It will only cost K10 😉

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On 8th October 1983, freedom fighter, politician, family man and business man, #harrymwaangankumbula was laid to rest.

His old car, a replica of the cage as well as other personal effects call #LusakaMuseum home.

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@Bernphiri Please email [email protected]

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Have your say!

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@Inawmet @Historian_Zed Would you come to an exhibition on notorious killers in Zambian history ?

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@Mukonde13 😃 What a pleasant surprise, right?!

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We have an exhibition on the second floor detailing the Mailoni Brothers evolution from humble beginnings to murderous trio. Only K10 to get in and that includes a request for a guide!

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🔞t1/2013- Luano Valley, Central Province. Defense security forces gunned down the notorious Mailoni Brothers ( Mika, 35, Steven, 31, and Fabian, 27) of Mkushi.

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@Tigu__El @Gray_Mhango We are open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 16:30hrs save Christmas and New Year.