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Sukuma Museum, Bujora
Art museum

Sukuma Museum, Bujora

Mwanza & Lake Victoria, Tanzania

About

An open-air cultural centre 18 km east of Mwanza showcasing Sukuma life, a landmark round church and the region's celebrated dance traditions.

Art museum

Opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where it is

Getting to & around Mwanza & Lake Victoria

From other cities: Frequent daily flights link Mwanza with Dar es Salaam, Arusha and the Serengeti, and light aircraft serve Rubondo Island; the central railway and long-distance buses also reach the city.

Getting around: Taxis, bajaji (tuk-tuks) and dala-dala minibuses cover the city, while passenger ferries and boats connect Mwanza with Ukerewe and other lake islands.

Full getting-there guide

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