Moto Moto Museum Travel Guide: Top Sights in Zambia, Tours & Travel

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Moto Moto Museum- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Zambia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Moto Moto Museum, housed in a 1970s modernist building, offers an extensive and diverse collection that highlights the cultural life and history of the Bemba people. Exhibits include traditional musical instruments, old drums, and smoking paraphernalia. A standout feature is the life-size initiation hut, which provides insight into the traditional rites of passage for young Bemba women. Other displays cover topics ranging from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to Zambia's role during the slave trade and the world wars. Despite some dim lighting and limited explanations, the museum provides a rich educational experience.

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Reviews of Moto Moto Museum

Faith Suwilanji J MUKWASA

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-16

it was amazing to learn about our history which is rarely spoken of today. I appreciated the staff who seem to understand the museum and its richness also they were very friendly and polite. enjoyed my visit and learnt alot
Angelina Roach

4
Reviewed: 2023-11-05

Another hidden gem Mbala!. A great way to learn about the people and history. Make sure you have a spare 3 hours and a notebook, no pictures allowed. My partner and I were greeted warmly by all staff and their passion for Mbala shows.. Great job with the introduction and a lovely gift shop. Make sure to bring extra Kwacha if you can you'll want to leave with at least 1 item from each display.
Frances Mbewe

5
Reviewed: 2022-10-18

I like it so much I've been there twice already. I will probably go there again. The guides could be more informed but I definitely recommend it.
Ceswa Mpandamabula

4
Reviewed: 2021-10-14

The Moto Moto Museum offers it's visitors a breathtaking journey through Zambia's 'military' history during colonial times. It documents at length the contribution Zambia made in the 1st World War by way of its young men, commonly referred to as the 'Tenga Tenga'. Their slogan states, "We carried the war on our backs."
Martin Mwila

4
Reviewed: 2019-12-31

Details about Zambia and the early man which are very cardinal to us. Only suggestion is that the works shouldn’t go in Vain