National Museum, Gaborone

The actual museum was STILL under construction (August 2022), but we could enter the gallery. Do not expect a National Gallery like the Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town or the British National Gallery in London that displays artworks of historic and stylistic importance - this is a commercial gallery that sells art made by local Tswana artists. The artworks range in quality, but there are some noteworthy pieces. I particularly enjoyed the basketry. The overwhelming focus is on sketches and painting, and there is definitely much talent in Botswana.

Do not go here. Read to the end for better places to visit instead. We went to the museum on 7 December at around 1 pm. The guard at the gate was friendly but told us everyone was on lunch until 13:45 pm. When we got back at 2 pm and had no clue where the gallery was. We eventually found someone from the office for information and they informed us that the museum is (still) closed for construction (this construction apparently started back in 2016). She told us a bit of good news that there was some sort of gallery opening on the 9th. When we came back on the 9th at around 2 pm (because we can't look at art when they are on lunch apparently) the door was locked to the gallery. After a while looking for someone to give us more information we found someone who told us it was only open that morning and could give us no further information. Not even about who else we could possibly ask....... The one person who was also there asking had art in the gallery that she was now not even able to see. This museum is a joke, don't waste your time like we did. If you want to see art you can go to Botswana Craft. They have amazing craft items. In some malls on the weekend (like Airport junction and River-walk) you can also find local art on display for sale. In front of Bull and Bush they also have a lot of craft items.