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For those who do not appreciate haggling in the local African markets…
The Cultural Heritage Center is the place for you!
Located in the outskirts of Arusha, the Cultural Heritage Center is equal parts gallery, market and food venue and the perfect location to spend a day in Arusha!
The Cultural Heritage Center offers genuine African antiques and handicrafts, a spice store, a Maasai hut, leather shop, bead shop, clothing stores and Tanzanite jewelry. Products are offered without the hassle of bartering for set prices and many items are available for any budget.
Numerous demonstrations are also performed throughout the day, illustrating the different skills required to manufacture the various pieces created and sold throughout Africa.
One of the largest art galleries on the continent and a modern, architectural marvel, the gallery has many levels that will amaze you with it’s beautiful pieces available to both ponder and help you part with your shillings. Masks, furniture, artwork and artifacts from all parts of Africa decorate each level and are guaranteed to amaze! Be sure to give yourself ample time to explore it in its entirety.
We especially enjoyed the astonishing sculptures that decorate the grounds. If you are searching for unique cast pieces, this is your place…a real outdoor museum. Admire them or have one shipped home!
Another area we especially enjoyed was the mask shop. Masks from all parts of Africa decorate the walls, each with a description of the country it hailed from and the tribe that created it. As an avid collector of masks, this was especially enlightening and although they were much beyond my price range, they were quite fascinating.
The perfect place to spend the greater part of the day, all of your shopping needs can be met at the Cultural Heritage Center. Once your retail therapy has been satisfied, reward yourself with a selection of mouth-watering delicacies and snacks from the on-site restaurant or have a coffee on the terrace.
After the intense bartering we experienced in the local Maasai market, it was refreshing to walk around and enjoy the well-maintained grounds and browse the plenitude of well-made items available for sale at our leisure. Make sure to allow time during your visit to Arusha to stop in and check out this modern foundation.
- http://www.culturalheritage.co.tz/
- Address: Cultural Heritage, Arusha, just before the Arusha Airport
- Hours: 0800-1700, daily
- Admission: free