Casa-Museu MALANGATANA
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet, sun-drenched street in Maputo's Polana neighborhood, the Casa-Museu MALANGATANA feels more like a pilgrimage than a typical museum. This was the actual home and studio of Malangatana Ngwenya, Mozambique's most celebrated painter and poet, and his vibrant spirit seems to linger in every corner. You can almost smell the turpentine and hear the scratch of his pen in the very rooms where his monumental, swirling canvases of liberation and myth came to life. It’s an intimate, powerful encounter with the man behind the masterpieces.
Collection Highlights
The collection is anchored by his personal works, from early, intense sketches to the vast, colorful murals for which he is famous. Personal artifacts, like his paint-splattered easel and handwritten poems, make his creative process feel immediate and tangible.
Visitor Information
It's a good idea to call ahead to confirm opening hours. Finding it is part of the adventure—look for the unassuming house at 345 Rua 13 de Maio; you're stepping directly into a national treasure.
Architecture & Building
A modest but characterful Portuguese-style villa, its white walls and terracotta roof are typical of the area, making the explosion of art inside all the more surprising.
Contact & Location
Address: Rua 13 de Maio, Aeroporto A, Aeroporto "A", Distrito Municipal de Nlhamankulu, Cidade de Maputo, Zona Sul, 0102-01, Moçambique
Phone: +258 82 465 2860
