Hours and entry fees for the Natural History Museum, the Railway Museum, Khami and the Matobo Hills — checked on the official pages, with how a visit works.
Bulawayo has two good museums in town and two UNESCO World Heritage sites a drive away. All four are pay-at-the-door places — no booking, cash in US dollars. Here is what each costs, when it is open, and how a visit works.
Checked on the official pages
These are the hours and fees published on the official museum and National Museums & Monuments pages. If you are making a special trip, phone ahead — the museums list their numbers on their own pages.
Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's national natural history museum — visitors consistently rate it the city's best indoor attraction.
Open
Every day, 9:00am–5:00pm, including public holidays
Pay in US dollars, in cash, at the entrance. These are the prices on the National Railways of Zimbabwe page (checked July 2026) — visitors sometimes report slightly different prices at the door.
How a visit works
Khami Ruins
UNESCO World Heritage stone ruins about 22 km west of the city, run by National Museums & Monuments of Zimbabwe.
In town — Centenary Park, corner Park Road and Leopold Takawira Avenue
In town — Raylton, off Josiah Chinamano Street
About 22 km west — own car, taxi or tour
About 35 km south — own transport or a tour
Time to allow
It is in town — easy to fit around other plans
In town — visits are guided, so leave time to listen
Half a day, with the travel there and back
A full day out is realistic
Adult price (international)
US$10
US$2
US$10
US$10 for monument sites, plus park fees
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Pay at the entrance — no booking needed.
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Visits are usually personally guided; give the curator time to show you around.
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It is in Raylton, off Josiah Chinamano Street, a short ride from the city centre.
Pay in US dollars, in cash, at the entrance. Prices can change — these were checked on the official page in July 2026.
How a visit works
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Pay the entrance fee at the gate.
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No public transport runs there — go by your own car, or agree a taxi or tour price, including waiting time, before you leave town.
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The site is about 22 km west of the city.
These are the National Museums & Monuments fees for the monument sites, paid in US dollars in cash. Matobo National Park charges separate ZimParks conservation and vehicle fees on top, not listed here. Checked on the official page in July 2026.
How a visit works
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The fees above cover the monument sites in the hills; the national park itself charges its own conservation and vehicle fees — budget for both.
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There is no public transport. Book a tour or agree a taxi price for the whole trip, including waiting time, before you go.