Zimbabwe Art Galleries

(Zimbabwe, ZW, Southern Africa)

There are several extremely important and impressive national museums of art awaiting visitors to the African country of Zimbabwe.

These galleries are to be found within the cities of Bulawayo (the second-largest city), Harare (the capital and largest city) and Mutare (the third-largest city).

All of these institutions come together to form the National Galleries of Zimbabwe and offer plenty to admire, with the oldest and arguably the most notable being found in Harare. Between them they cover a real assortment of subject matters ranging from contemporary canvasses and sculptures, to more traditional paintings, large arty photographs, limited-edition prints and countless exhibits created by local artists and artisans, such as hand-woven basketry and intricately carved wooden furniture.

National Gallery of Zimbabwe at Harare

Address: Julius Nyerere Way, Harare, Zimbabwe, ZW, Africa
Harare's National Gallery of Zimbabwe is one of the country's main galleries of contemporary art. It is associated with its other sites at Bulawayo and Mutare. Founded in 1957, it is home to a permanent collection that comprises over 6,000 works of art, which between them span some 50 years. Through the year, around 15 collections are on display in the gallery.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge

National Gallery of Zimbabwe at Bulawayo

Address: Park Road, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, ZW, Africa
Zimbabwe's National Gallery in Bulawayo is housed in the historic Douslin House, commissioned by Sir John Willoughby at the turn of the 20th century. Today, the museum has several permanent ethnographic collections, including examples of basketry - much of which dates to pre-colonial times, headrests and Tonga stools, along with paintings on parchment, wood and canvas. Facilities include a coffee shop, museum store, artists' studios, library and a cinema.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge

National Gallery of Zimbabwe at Mutare

Address: Mutare, Zimbabwe, ZW, Africa
This branch of Zimbabwe's National Gallery was set up in 1999 in the historic Kopje House, a former hospital. As well as hosting exhibitions, the gallery regularly stages music and poetry sessions, and well-supported art workshops.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge