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Cultural Heritage Centre, Arusha

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Specialty Museum · Museum
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Browse through an impressive collection of masks and sculpted animals at Cultural Heritage Centre, a gallery of sculpture and traditional handicrafts as well as a curio shop. This private establishment run by an England-educated tourism pioneer features a jewelry boutique, restaurant, and a shop selling carvings, gemstones, and books. U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Norwegian King Harald, and U.S. Secretary of State James Baker have all paid a visit here. Inspect the collection of modern art and traditional crafts from Tanzania's 120-plus tribes, and then browse the gift store for classy souvenirs. Make Cultural Heritage Centre a part of your Arusha vacation plans using our Arusha online trip itinerary planner.
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  • Our visit to the Heritage Center on March 6 was very smooth & fun at first. We bought several souvenirs and spent approx 200 USD. Back at home we realized that the antique map of mount Kilimanjaro... 
    Our visit to the Heritage Center on March 6 was very smooth & fun at first. We bought several souvenirs and spent approx 200 USD. Back at home we realized that the antique map of mount Kilimanjaro...  more »
  • Very beautiful artifacts.amazing artwork.A must for everyone visiting Arusha,its free to enter and its the biggest in Africa 
    Very beautiful artifacts.amazing artwork.A must for everyone visiting Arusha,its free to enter and its the biggest in Africa  more »
  • It's an amazing and beautiful place, we wanted to spend the whole day there. It's a cool place to visit and quite enjoyable 
    It's an amazing and beautiful place, we wanted to spend the whole day there. It's a cool place to visit and quite enjoyable  more »
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  • Such a beautiful place with stunning artwork. It took me about 45 minutes just to skim through most of the art but I loved every bit of it. Inside, it spirals up each level and offers thousands of pieces of beautiful African artwork. The building is also lovely and there are a couple of nice coffee shops in there!
  • Souvenirs, art, culture and history in one place. Well organized art gallery and the good thing is it has a wheelchair access to all its floors. The gallery has 2 restaurants and food is available. You need some ample time to enjoy the gallery.
  • Excellent exhibits and amazing artwork reflecting the African heritage! Very friendly staff and helpful information provided around each artwork displayed in the museum! Loved the musicians present at the entrance of the museum!
  • Great experience every-time. An absolutely stunning display of art and history and artifacts. Even the shopping here has beautiful and unique item hard to find quality like it else where.
  • Friendly guide not pushing you to buy souvenirs while just giving you time to look around the place. Souvenirs here are at fixed prices so no need to haggle although not so much cheaper. Inside the museum assortment of statues and drawings are arranged in neat order. Great start to get excited about your next morning safari as you browse the lively arts of african wildlife and masai lifestyle.

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