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We have an exhibition on the second floor detailing the Mailoni Brothers evolution from humble beginnings to murderous trio. Only K10 to get in and that includes a request for a guide!

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On 8th October 1983, freedom fighter, politician, family man and business man, #harrymwaangankumbula was laid to rest. His old car, a replica of the cage as well as other personal effects call #LusakaMuseum home.

On 8th October 1983, freedom fighter, politician, family man and  business man, #harrymwaangankumbula was laid to rest.

His old car, a replica of the cage as well as other personal effects   call #LusakaMuseum home.
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Preserved for decades, this trophy has a special place in Zambian history? Over to you. Do you know why this trophy calls Lusaka National Museum home? Cheating is allowed. It will only cost K10 😉

Preserved for decades, this trophy has a special place in Zambian history? Over to you. Do you know why this trophy calls <a href="/LusakaMuseum/">Lusaka National Museum</a> home?
Cheating is allowed. It will only cost K10 😉
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Today in #history: Southern Rhodesia forces bombed and destroyed Chambeshi bridge missing a TAZARA train by 10mins in 1979. The military intervention was to prevent rebels in #Zambia from invading S.Rhodesia. The debris can be seen on request when viewing the #TAZARA exhibition.

Today in #history: Southern Rhodesia forces bombed and destroyed Chambeshi bridge missing a TAZARA train by 10mins in 1979. The military intervention was to prevent rebels in #Zambia from invading S.Rhodesia.
The debris can be seen on request when viewing the #TAZARA exhibition.
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We are proud to host an #exhibition paying tribute to freedom fighter Grey Zulu on #IndependenceDay featuring personal pictures and belongings donated by The Zulu Family. #LifeandTimesofGreyZulu #CelebratingGreyZulu #GreyZuluBlackandWhite #VisitLskMuseum

We are proud to host an #exhibition paying tribute to freedom fighter Grey Zulu on #IndependenceDay featuring personal pictures and belongings donated by The Zulu Family.
#LifeandTimesofGreyZulu
#CelebratingGreyZulu
#GreyZuluBlackandWhite
#VisitLskMuseum
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1964- Jean Mottram worked in the Secretariat in Lusaka, N R from May 1956 to Dec 1965. In October, The 2 doors of the Secretariat had 2 bronze shields which were removed and replaced by the new Zambian ones following Independence Day. He took the Shield Lusaka National Museum 😲🤷‍♂️

1964- Jean Mottram worked in the Secretariat in Lusaka, N R from May 1956 to Dec 1965. In October, The 2 doors of the Secretariat had 2 bronze shields which were removed and replaced by the new Zambian ones following Independence Day. He took the Shield <a href="/LusakaMuseum/">Lusaka National Museum</a> 😲🤷‍♂️
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At midnight on 24 October 1964, this pure copper torch was lit at Independence Stadium to symbolise liberation from colonial rule. To see it and learn more, please visit The Lusaka Museum #VisitLskMuseum

At midnight on 24 October 1964, this pure copper torch was lit at Independence Stadium to symbolise liberation from colonial rule. To see it and learn more, please visit The Lusaka Museum #VisitLskMuseum
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Mulenga Mpundu Kapwepwe (born 1958) is an award winning author & playwright. Her acclaimed works include 'Heart of the Cyclone', 'Chiti my Luba' , 'Kafuti the Brazen Serpent' , 'A Lunda love story' and 'Longa'.

Mulenga Mpundu Kapwepwe (born 1958) is an award winning author &amp; playwright. Her acclaimed works include 'Heart of the Cyclone', 'Chiti my Luba' , 'Kafuti the Brazen Serpent' , 'A Lunda love story' and 'Longa'.
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1978- Kitwe. Python Skin Belt on display at Lusaka National Museum (Entry K10) Worn by a man who intends to commit adultery with another man’s wife while the couple is in bed. The husband is anointed with herbs to get him into a deep sleep while the adulterer sleeps freely with the woman

1978- Kitwe. Python Skin Belt on display at <a href="/LusakaMuseum/">Lusaka National Museum</a> (Entry K10)

Worn by a man who intends to commit adultery with another man’s wife while the couple is in bed. The husband is anointed with herbs to get him into a deep sleep while the adulterer sleeps freely with the woman
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The German forces commanded by General Von Lettow-Vorbeck surrendered on 25th November, 1918 to the British forces commanded by General W.F.S. Edwards to mark the end of World War I in Mbala. #WWI #TheGreatWar #Germany #Britain #Mbala #Zambia #History #VisitLskMuseum

The German forces commanded by General Von Lettow-Vorbeck surrendered on 25th November, 1918 to the British forces commanded by General W.F.S. Edwards to mark the end of World War I in Mbala.

#WWI #TheGreatWar #Germany #Britain #Mbala #Zambia #History #VisitLskMuseum
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#TodayinHistory Adamson Mushala shot dead on 27th Nov, 1982. 38 years ago today! He was a Zambian rebel leader who rebelled against the one-party rule of the Zambian government of Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda from 1975 to 1982. #History #Zambia

#TodayinHistory Adamson Mushala shot dead on 27th Nov, 1982. 38 years ago today! He was a Zambian rebel leader who rebelled against the one-party rule of the Zambian government of Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda from 1975 to 1982.

#History #Zambia