National Museum impresses visitors
DAR ES SALAAM: TOURISTS, who visited the National Museum of Tanzania (NMT) yesterday, have commended the country for effectively preserving and documenting its wide range of exhibits.
Speaking yesterday after touring the museum, a member of the delegation and a cruise ship minister from California, United States, Mr Vincent Chaplain, said the museum offers high quality displays showcasing Tanzania’s rich history, cultural heritage and artefacts.
He noted that the visit provided an opportunity to explore various exhibitions and spend valuable time gaining deeper understanding of Tanzania’s history and culture.
Mr Chaplain encouraged other visitors to take the opportunity to visit the National Museum to acquire knowledge and experience the country’s rich historical background through its diverse exhibits, which offer insight into Tanzanian history and cultural heritage.
“I hope you will also get the opportunity to come and visit this place. There is so much history here, with many exhibits and educational displays. The experience is so rich that you may even feel the need to learn more online once you return home. It is truly a very fulfilling experience and I hope you will enjoy your visit as much as we have today,” he said.
He added that visitors planning to tour the National Museum will find detailed information about the exhibits presented in both English and Kiswahili, as well as several guides who are readily available to explain the exhibits and enhance visitors’ understanding.
According to the NMT, as of December 2024, the number of visitors to the national museum had increased to 800,000, up from 500,000 as recorded in 2019.
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NMT Director General, Dr Noel Lwoga, told journalists that the increase in tourism has been attributed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s initiatives in promoting the country’s tourism attractions, various programmes established by their marketing department, events created by the museum at its sites and the involvement of ambassadors.
He called on Tanzanians to cultivate a culture of visiting the attractions in order to learn about the history and commemorate the nation’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere.
Minister for Tourism and Natural resource Dr Ashatu Kijaji recently, while highlighting the sixth phase government milestone at Mikumi National Park in Morogoro, said that the number of international visitors increased by 132.1 per cent from 2021 to 2024.
She attributed initiatives undertaken by President Samia to promote tourism through the Royal Tour and Amazing Tanzania films that have rised Tanzania’s profile in the global tourism map.
Dr Kijaji said that the number of international visitors rose from 922,692 in 2021 to 2,141,895 in 2024 reflecting a significant 132 per cent increase
