Olduvai Gorge Museum, Arusha Region, Tanzania
4.0 (580 reviews) Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #3 in Ngorongoro Conservation Area Speciality Museums
Should not be missed
One of the biggest onsite museum in Africa located at the excavation site of Olduvai Gorge and near Laetoli Footprints site. The museum exhibits the earliest evidence found in Olduvai Gorge and Laetoli Footprints that holds earliest evidence of the existence of human ancestors. The museum also showcases other findings from elsewhere in Africa.
Address
Olduvai, Tanzania.
Mobile
Website
http://www.ncaa.go.tz
Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:52
User Ratings
4.0 based on (580 reviews)
Reviews
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5ToujoursLaRoute 5:00 PM Jan 9, 2023
Visiting the roots of humanity
You can learn so many things about ancient history and about man evolution. The museum is not big, but well constructed, and a good guide can really make this experience unforgettable. Outside, the landscape to the Olduvai Gorges is just amazing, you cannot miss this photo!
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5happyheartwoman 5:00 PM Jun 20, 2021
Good short stop if you're traveling through
The facility itself is impressive in it's construction, layout and is really beautiful. There is a lot of information provided in a well laid out manner that was easy to follow and engaging. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the fossils found and timeline of findings. There was a "community" building which was really an area for local Masai to sell their goods. One Masai gentleman followed us from room to room and kept asking us what we wanted to purchase. I ended up buying some items and paying more than I thought they were worth because I wanted to get out of there and move on :)
