Cultural Heritage Centre, Arusha Region, Tanzania

4.0 (1.131 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Arusha Speciality Museums

Such a cool experience

The Cultural Heritage Centre established in the year 1994. Is the first of its kind in Africa dedicated towards exploring the rich treasures derived from African Culture. This family business is the result of culmination of hard work, unwavering dedication and knowledge acquired from the forefathers. At the helm of the affairs is the versatile managing director, Mr. Saifuddin Khanbhai, who has a solid knowledge of African Culture and traditions. Culture Heritage Center has acquired iconic status due to the unique structure of the buildings within its compound and having the treasure chest of African art which is keeping African Art alive. The main building is designed to resemble the Uhuru Peak of Kilimanjaro. It also has an impressive array of arts and crafts including unique masks, Verdite carvings and paintings by famous African sculptures. Cultural Heritage now boasts an impressible Art Gallery was build on his vision which was to promote the work of the local artists. The exterior of the Gallery is imp rived by a drum, shield and spear, all major African symbols. The symbols resonate with the role of the Gallery that is to represent, communicate and celebrate Africa's Cultural Heritage. Among its many world famous pieces of Art is a 18 feet family tree which took 20 years to make. People from all over the world also visit Cultural Heritage, for its unrivaled reputation of having the finest Tanzanite stones which are also found in the Mererani hills of Tanzania, best in the world. The interior has three areas (i) History, (ii) Wildlife and (iii) soul. Ethnographic artifacts fill the History area, the wildlife area consists of contemporary paintings and sculptures of the curvatures roaming the African Savanna and the soul area captures Africa's energy allure and essence. The art gallery also has an amphitheatre which often shows on the life of special Tanzanian tribes like the Maasai, Pygmies and Hadzabe. It is also used for conferences. Also offered at the c...
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Address

Arusha-Dodoma Road , Tanzania.

Mobile

+255 27 254 7548

Website

http://www.culturalheritage.co.tz

Current local date and time now

Sunday, May 12, 2024, 7:03

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4.0 based on (1.131 reviews)

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  • 5gilly-klm 5:00 PM Feb 2, 2022
    A must visit while you are in Arusha
    I went with my students to the Cultural Heritage for an Educational Tour. Since we had a very tight schedule we arrive a bit late 5:58 and they close at 6:00pm. We were happy to be allowed by the manager to undertake a quick tour for 15 minutes. We were so please to accomplish our mission as it would have been difficult to organize another tour. We saw Tanzaniate a very precious stone , Curving and May pictures at affordable price. I highly recommend visit Cultural heritage as they are friendly and they have allot of options for shopping.
  • 5Jan Taylor 5:00 PM Apr 6, 2021
    Arts in a special place
    We were lucky to have been taken to this beautiful arts and crafts gallery in Arusha before leaving the country. It was so big and the paints were just too beautiful, like the fact that they are mostly from the african artists. Prices are a bit high but they let you negotiate until you get the best price for yourself. Was able to buy a few souvenirs for my family and friends. A must visit place whilst in Arusha

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