Booking
For group visits, we encourage bookings to be made at least 7 days before the actual date so as to allow for the Museum staff to make necessary arrangements.Group size
We accept small groups of up to ten people for a guided tour. If you come with larger groups, they will be required to enter the museum in smaller groups of ten people at a timed interval. We recommend this number of people to avoid overcrowding in our small gallery spaces.
Best days for group visits are weekends and public holidays however, arrangements for weekday visits can be made where necessary.
Planning your visit
We welcome family visits, school visits and group bookings.Getting here
Please contact the Museum for group visits and bookings before making your way to the University of Dar es Salaam. The University Museum is located along Changanyikeni road at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Mlimani campus. It is nestled behind the famous University library. The museum entrance uses the main entrance into the Heritage building. There is disability access into the building. Parking space is provided however due to the limited space available, museum visitors are required to pay a token amount to cover the space for the duration they are in the museum.Visit duration
We recommend at least one hour for your visit, or as long as you wish. Our temporary exhibits change throughout the year.Eating and drinking at the Museum,
Please note that consuming food or drink in the museum galleries and gardens is not permitted. The university is in the process of preparing a sitting area outside the museum. This area can be used for refreshments for museum visitors. There are a number of eateries within range of the museum on campus and off-campus. Off-campus eateries can be found at the Mlimani City Mall.Museum Quiet times
Our quietest times are usually weekdays.Visitor guidelines
Animals
We do not allow animals into the museum buildings.Smoking and vaping
Smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on site.Photography
We love to see the photos our visitors take but you are required to seek permission.Consideration for others
Please consider other visitors when using your phone in the galleries. Respect the space of others.Staff security
We do not tolerate any verbal of physical abuse of our staff or visitors.Unaccompanied children
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult inside the museum. The museum reserves the right to refuse entry to any unaccompanied child under the age of 12.Commercial activities
No commercial acidity is allowed in the museum except as part of the museum’s authorised events. Help us protect the museum galleries and collections so that everyone can enjoy: • Sports equipment are not allowed into the museum spaces • Picking or touching any collection is prohibited. • Drones and other remotely controlled aircraft are not allowed. • Do not use radios, music players or musical instruments in the museum spaces.| Age Group | Tanzanian Citizen (TZS) | East African Citizen (TZS) | Expatriate/Residents (USD) or TZS equivalent | Non-East African Citizen (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults (Above 16 years) | 2000 | 2000 | $10 | $20 |
| Below 16 years to 5 years | 1000 | 1000 | $5 | $10 |
| Children below 5 years | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Guided tour charge | 5000 | 5000 | $10 | $10 |
| Parking fee* | 1000 TZS | 1000 TZS | 1000 TZS | 1000 TZS |
From time to time, the Museum shall host special exhibits as requested by other institutions. The rates for exhibition are available upon request. Please contact us at [email protected]