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Cultural Heritage Centre
Dodoma St, Arusha, Tanzania
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Ja
Review №1

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!

Pa
Review №2

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.

Tr
Review №3

An absolutely massive art gallery. We spent about 3 hours just looking at sculptures and paintings. Its definitely a feast for your eyes. Its apparently the biggest African art gallery on the African continent. There are also a lot of shops to buy souvenirs. I would consider this a must visit if you appreciate art.

Ci
Review №4

Its a true cultural heritage. So much treasure from old age kept alive. So much sentiment value of culture. I love this place. Embracing modernity with old age. What a true definition of culture! Tanzania 🇹🇿 thank you for this.

Iv
Review №5

Looks a lot like Guggenheim in NYC. It is a sales gallery, not Museum, but it is an excellent one! Real joy to visit.

Sh
Review №6

A unique museum hosting all of Africas cultural pieces. Worth a visit.

Or
Review №7

It was a nice place to visit. Beautiful art works(for sale). Just upsetting how those who stole ancient artifacts from Africa get to sell them and make money.

Ki
Review №8

The reason for 5 star is cleanliness and my son enjoyed alot . they maintained place at best . Nice place to hangout with family. New experience.

Pr
Review №9

A huge showroom of African art. Lovers of painting, furniture, masks and all sort of African handcrafts needs to visit this place. Amazing and worth to visit. A pleasure for your eyes even if you do not buy.

Ap
Review №10

So much to discover, learn, and remember. If you just made it to Tanzania and youre staying in Arusha, you must make a stop at the CHC.

Mi
Review №11

Nice place, with local objects and souvenirs. Can drink coffee there.

Tu
Review №12

One of the Biggest Cultural Centers in Tanzania within Arusha City Majengo nearer One of the biggest mall in Arusha...it has got all attractive art and crafts design all over the countryIt has got huge compound and good scenery very greenish. Come and see your self.

Li
Review №13

There is an impressive collections of art works from all over Africa in the main gallery. There are other sections of the centre to explore like the markets and the spice centre. You also have a good view of Mount Meru from here

de
Review №14

Beautiful place. Well organized, clean and warm

sh
Review №15

Whoever visits Arusha and does not see this place has missed a real good opportunity for artistic mindsIts a wonderful place with art and culture All, FREEEEEEEE and warm welcome and nice restaurant. Ten minutes away from airport towards town

cl
Review №16

Arusha cultural heritage centre is a piece of art. The centre is amazingly beautiful. The architectural design is breathtaking. There is so much to see at the centre. Theyve got different pieces of art from across the continent. The different pieces of art are uniformly spaced and spaced out. Entry to the cultural heritage centre is absolutely free. The expansive centre has smooth jazz music that plays while one is viewing the arts. There is no guide inside to help with helping visitors inside the centre. The arts can be bought at a fee. Most of them are so expensive. There is also a restaurant that serves some mouthwatering cuisine. #letsguide

Ju
Review №17

Great place to buy some art and souvenirs.The building is shaped as a shield and sword in its design to symbolise the heritage of the Masai people.Most of the art is individually made from one single ebony wood tree which adds to the immense detail and effort they consist of.There are some statues outside the building allowing photos to be taken.You may also enjoy a refreshing beverage at the cafe. Ask for a mango and banana shake, it was amazing!

Le
Review №18

Fantastic place for tourists. The entry to gallery is free and there are lots of souvenir shops too. Inside the gallery, you find African heritage, beautiful arts, woooden sculpture, masks, etc. It is possible to buy some arts too.

Mu
Review №19

Its a very interesting center that brings out the various African cultures through artistry and promotes preservation of cultures and beliefs. The center is informative

Au
Review №20

Im not sure 😂 if the place site tagged is right or nah but its nearby pepsi factory depot in Arusha right corner after The Village Supermarket next to Meru petrol station theres carwash inside its where i took away this stuff actually they serve best breakfast in town and i used to cycling almost 4km from ngurelo just to get the sugar up normal

Do
Review №21

Beautiful building filled with pieces of art and sculpture from local artists. Visiting this center was a highlight of my trip to Arusha. Visiting the Tanzanite gallery was also really special.

Ta
Review №22

Nice architecture and a great collection of African Art ( not only Tanzanian). Just be aware its not a museum. Many of the pieces are also for sale. There is a lot of information about history and the different artists. Definitely worth the time to visit. Approved by @tamocross. Follow me on Instagram for more pictures! 😉

Fa
Review №23

A place with hand make animals and colonial history british with their slaves and masai killing lion, and nice with expensive paints

Pe
Review №24

Many beautiful paintings and sculptures, though only the lowest level of the building has historic pieces.

Sh
Review №25

Wow such a huge place with lots of status worth a visit

Sh
Review №26

Perfect way to pass on cultural information to the next generation, the building is an architectural marvel on its own. All kiosks inside packing rich items on sale. Worth your time.

Fa
Review №27

Its an awesome place ..totally out of the world ..10/10 ..

Da
Review №28

Beautiful place, its quite massive. Very expensive, we didnt buy anything but if you have money, I will recommend

Al
Review №29

New experience from differnt ethnic groups one can observe, learn and be part of it,visit now for unforgetable experience.💫

Ro
Review №30

I have been here 2 1/2 hours totally mesmerized. I was going to quickly do the bottom floor before I fed my growling tummy but soon admitted the futility of that plan. Ill have to finish after lunch. BY THE WAY, I have not made it out if the art gallery yet.Several more museums to go!

Ha
Review №31

As its name state.. I guess it one of the only place has lots of Tanzania cultures stuffs as well as one of the best tourist attractions to visit either your first date in Tanzania before safari or after Safari.. there Tanzanite are well sorted ...

Ma
Review №32

A place to shop affordable and resonably priced souvenirs (*fixed price*). It has shopping area, dining area, and a separate art exhibition center, which houses lots of local paintings, arts, sculptures and others. Nice place to visit.This place has lots of souvenir selection and the price is reasonable, way cheaper than the huge tourist souvenir shop (1-2 hours) before reaching Arusha coming back from Crater.

Fi
Review №33

A very good place full of cultural items on sale. They try to have items from most parts of the continent.Be ready to spend quite abit since its a tourist attraction stop.

He
Review №34

Good prices comparing with many stores!! Products for all prices and quality from best to basic stuff! Very nice staff!! They charge 5% when you choose payment through credit card!

Sa
Review №35

Must visit place in Arusha.You will find jaw dropping artwork done by local artists and other artists from Africa continent. You can buy the paintings, ornaments, and many more artistic work.Also you can find authentic Tanzanite at unbelievable price.

Та
Review №36

Fine pieces of art and handmade objects presented in one place. A bit too expensive for buying, but worth seeing.

As
Review №37

Best collection of African Souvenirs . A place must to see, having lots of antique collection.

Pa
Review №38

Both a museum and a place that has a huge variety of native artwork, carvings, jewelry etc. for sale. Very knowledgeable staff puts the pieces in context. A must see if youre in Arusha.

ch
Review №39

Cultural and heritage center located in Arusha Tanzania.Stocked with art work and artifacts from various communities found in Tanzania.you can purchase some items both art and curving.

Zo
Review №40

This is a not to be missed place, just wandering in to the entrance is something else. So much to see you need almost a whole day. The art gallery is great very well laid out up a wide spiral slope with large galleries at the side. There is more art out side with large wooden sculptures. The building is built to represent a drum, a spear and a shield.

Vl
Review №41

A lot of interesting art from all over Africa. Beautiful pieces to buy, but prices are accordingly so

Em
Review №42

The best experience, with alot of arts like paintings startues ans may more. Visit thete you wont be disapointed.

Ke
Review №43

Everything, from the building design and landscaping to the artifacts is just mind blowing. All African native culture is represented here in either a painting or curving

Di
Review №44

You love Precious things? Africans tribes Histories and myths cultural and hand made crafts souvenirs? If you dont visit Cultural Heritage you havent come to Arusha!!

La
Review №45

Amazing Cultural place, a lot of choice of tanzanites

go
Review №46

Nice place to buy culture things

Ch
Review №47

Its good..were here with projectcc@loyz_photography @lusy @charles_swai#chizooh#culturalheritagecenter#videoproduction#photography

Ir
Review №48

Amazing place 🥰🥰 including art activities

Pr
Review №49

Give yourself time to check the gallery. Its design mimics a mini version of the Gugeheim Miseum in NY. It has extensive art collections made by local artists

Oc
Review №50

Free entry, plenty of beautiful art !I definitely recommend it !

Sa
Review №51

A must visit if you’re in Arusha. Make sure you have atleast 3 hours on you to do justice to this piece of art!

Ga
Review №52

The place was great there are lot of characteristics and a lot of historical backgrounds it was just amazing

Ai
Review №53

Very very beautiful. The quality of goods is 100% perfect.....very very creative. Its a place I would love to visit again. The prices for the products are fair.

Pe
Review №54

Very nice and modern building complex with an extensive art galery, mask galery and shops.

Aw
Review №55

A beautiful place to see all African Iconic Art and Prints

Jo
Review №56

Its awesome seeing creative minds in Tanzania. Best art gallery in Tanzania.

Ed
Review №57

Well worth a visit. Fabulous painting & carving to view

An
Review №58

For any art lover...this is a mini art heaven..from the moment you walk in through the gates..to the time you get into the art gallery ...around 4 floors of beautiful work of art from all corners of Africa..carvings..beadwork to paintings.. Absolutely beautiful. PS photography inside the galleries prohibited.. :(

Ra
Review №59

Best experience ever.... its definitely a must see place in Arusha

Ko
Review №60

Lots of wonderful pieces here.

Al
Review №61

The building is absolutely stunning outside and inside. So much character and versatility when you walk in. Everytime I come inside, it’s always an experience. I could go to cultural every single day, and still find something new to find. Great place! Highly recommend!

er
Review №62

Its a good place to learn about African culture especially Tanzanian culture

An
Review №63

It’s a bunch of shops and a restaurant. Very good staff, not pushy. Good place to kill time while waiting for a flight out of Arusha Airport –

AM
Review №64

The place was amazing, dont miss the place when you are in Arusha 👏🏾🥂💥

tr
Review №65

This place is UNDERRATED for real. You can literally spend hours there. No admission fee and there are literally thousands of art pieces. They have everything from artifacts to paintings. Also, theres a restaurant that serves a deeeelicious chicken pizza. Definitely worth a visit to this art gallery if youre in the area. You wont be disappointed!!

Sa
Review №66

Its amazing place, made me realise how rich the African culture is, it has collective artifacts, history and art from different African countries. I need to revisit, didnt have enough time to shop, they close early.

do
Review №67

Outstanding/Best cultural display area

Pa
Review №68

A place where youll find alot of hand made craft and minerals

Ma
Review №69

I guess this one is just tourist trap, but still beautiful garden and a lot of stuffs to buy as souvenirs, pricey anyway.

ch
Review №70

The art exhibition is quite interesting, and the building is impressive.

Em
Review №71

A free space that local crafts tenants sell their curio products.

Ju
Review №72

A nice place to shop with a huge range of products.

KA
Review №73

This place have so much fun things to do and to buy and also you can experience the taste of TANZANITE things like jewelry, diamonds and so much things.

Ng
Review №74

Entrance is free and you meet art from all over the world

ag
Review №75

It has such a great collection of artwork from all over Africa!! It is massive too!

SO
Review №76

Great place for buying basically everithing. The art gallery is impressive and deserve a look.

ad
Review №77

Best Art African gallery very nice stuff.

Ka
Review №78

Top place to get virtually anything from antiques to ornaments, mostly made locally with African craft/theme and resources.

Ma
Review №79

An Alladins Cave! Unimaginable amount of souveniers of all shape & size

Vi
Review №80

An enormous and beautiful art craft shop.

Ma
Review №81

They have all souvenirs you’d want to buy from Tanzania; but be ready to pay higher prices.

Ra
Review №82

If you enjoy viewing art pieces or would like to purchase artwork, this is definitely worth checking out. Large selection of art pieces from paintings to carvings, housing some renowned artists. Next door is also one of the largest collection of tanzanite pieces for those preferring jewellery souvenirs.

Ab
Review №83

Beautiful place enriched with African cultural diversity

Yu
Review №84

Perfect place to go to and visit

WO
Review №85

Good place with a gallery ✨

Al
Review №86

Free entrance, awesome architecture, lot of nice pieces of art.

Ma
Review №87

Very big gallery with a million pieces of a art

fr
Review №88

Very attractive with nice paint and galleries design

Cl
Review №89

Best African Art Galleria in Tanzania 🇹🇿

Wo
Review №90

Nice place to shop for souvenirs and tanzanite

Ch
Review №91

Amazing place for cool shopping. Lots of unique stuff and really cool architecture. The place is decorated with animals made from metal. Outside there are different decorated huts with different themes each one describing what they are selling within. There is also an outdoor restaurant which you arrive at by crossing a little man made pond. Overall its a unique place with lots of cool goods but very expensive.

ei
Review №92

Its quite amazing heritage. I loved it so much. Its cool with millions of arts

er
Review №93

An Outstanding place with a lot of stuff to xperience inside the cultural heritage you you can enjoy and experience a lot of things and its wonders.

mi
Review №94

Majengo Cultural Heritage Center it is A fantastic Place to Go!

Os
Review №95

A really beautiful gallery, incredibly well designed, and a feast for the eyes. There is some really innovative and entrancing artwork there, would really encourage a visit. There is almost as much old artwork as new artwork, which is really good to see. The shops are also a delight to go through. Would 10/10 recommend.

Ch
Review №96

Amazing art and cultural displays

Kh
Review №97

Amazing experience with the artist works

Mu
Review №98

Exllecent place to hang out and good culture experience..

Ja
Review №99

Nice works, but very expensive

ki
Review №100

Arts and gallery are so amazing at the place

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  • Address:Dodoma St, Arusha, Tanzania
  • Phone:+255 27 254 7548
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Cultural center
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5PM
  • Sunday:8AM–5PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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