Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
The Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe is located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on Leopold Takawira Avenue. Designed by architect James Whalley, the museum officially opened in 1964, the museum contains exhibits illustrating the history, mineral wealth and wildlife of Zimbabwe, including the second largest mounted elephant in the world.- Museum
- …is also known as “The Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe”
- …has 3 floors
- Opening hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Description: natural history museum in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Address: Park Road, Bulawayo
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Bulawayo Athletic Club and Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
Bulawayo Athletic Club
Sports venue
Bulawayo Athletic Club is a sports club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bulawayo Athletic Club is situated 1 km south of Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe.
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Church
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception… Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is situated 2 km west of Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe.
The Cenotaph
Memorial
The Cenotaph is a war memorial in the city… The Cenotaph is situated 1½ km west of Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bulawayo and Bradfield.
Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
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Latitude
-20.1558° or 20° 9′ 21″ south
Longitude
28.59642° or 28° 35′ 47″ east
Open location code
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Spanish—“Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “متحف التاريخ الطبيعي في زيمبابوي”
- Catalan: “Museu d’Història Natural de Zimbàbue”
- Chinese: “津巴布韦自然历史博物馆”
- Spanish: “Museo de historia natural de Zimbabue”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The Mike Gardiner Butterfly Garden and Centenary Park.
Nearby Places
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