Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi
About This Museum
Out here near Grashoek, the Living Museum isn't about dusty glass cases. It's a place where the Ju/'Hoansi, one of Southern Africa's oldest cultures, keep their stories alive through their own hands and voices. You don't just see history; you hear it in the click of the language and feel it in the heat of a traditional fire. It’s a profound experience that connects you directly to a way of life that has endured for millennia.
Collection Highlights
The real highlights are the living skills on display—watch someone craft a powerful hunting bow from a giraffe rib, or see women crafting intricate ostrich eggshell beadwork that tells its own story. Don't miss the chance to join a guided walk to learn which plants can heal and which can quench your thirst in this dry land.
Visitor Information
It's best to go in the cooler morning hours. Remember, you're out in the community, so come with an open mind and be ready to ask questions; that's what makes the experience so rich.
Architecture & Building
The 'museum' is the land itself—a traditional San village of simple, dome-shaped huts made from branches and grass, blending seamlessly into the vast, open landscape of northeastern Namibia.
Contact & Location
Address: Grashoek, Namibia
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