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Zimbabwe Military Museum

Zimbabwe Military Museum in Gweru is a public National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe destination interpreting the country’s army, air-force and police history. Its aviation gallery traces civil and military aviation, the formation of Zimbabwean squadrons and the development of Thornhill Air Base, while the wider museum presents national military heritage and historic equipment. The Lobengula Avenue site beside Gweru Civic Centre connects Zimbabwe’s aviation and defence heritage with national museum interpretation. Consult NMMZ for current visiting arrangements and accessibility.

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Name
Zimbabwe Military Museum
Region
AFR
Type
museum

Details

Description
Zimbabwe Military Museum in Gweru is a public National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe destination interpreting the country’s army, air-force and police history. Its aviation gallery traces civil and military aviation, the formation of Zimbabwean squadrons and the development of Thornhill Air Base, while the wider museum presents national military heritage and historic equipment. The Lobengula Avenue site beside Gweru Civic Centre connects Zimbabwe’s aviation and defence heritage with national museum interpretation. Consult NMMZ for current visiting arrangements and accessibility.
Latitude
-19.46026
Location
Longitude
29.81503
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
government

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Creation Time
August 15, 2026 at 16:23:29 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 16:23:29 UTC