Museum & Archives Tour Morija/ Matsieng

Maseru- Matsieng- Morija

After breakfast, all roads will lead to Matsieng, where the royal family originates. The group will then take a 15-minute drive to Morija, a historic destination where cultural items, historical artifacts, and archives are kept. Morija has the oldest church in the country.

Morija Museum & Archives hosts the oldest surviving museum and archives in the Kingdom of Lesotho. As an institution with both extensive archival and museum collections and its own ongoing research projects and publishing program, it attracts scholars from far and wide.

For those who love ancient and modern history, contemporary issues and trends, dinosaurs, or living culture, Morija Museum is an Oasis of learning. Located in Morija, a historic town in Lesotho, the Museum works closely with the community to preserve the area's heritage.

Known as the Wellspring of Learning, Morija is also regarded as Lesotho’s town of the arts. Home to the nationally- acclaimed Morija Arts & Cultural Festival (1999-2013), this historic town is a melting pot of cultural, creative, and artistic expression. As home to some ongoing cultural projects, as well as a few notable artists, historians, and researchers, Morija continues to attract broad interest.

At the centre of this town are the Morija Museum & Archives and its sister institutions, Morija Arts Centre and The Hub @ Morija which form the core of the Cultural Precinct. Morija Arts Centre (MAC) is an arts collective that hosts arts and crafts exhibitions, workshops, and music events.

The MAC also takes care of the Maeder House Gallery housed in the oldest standing building in the country. The Hub is a digital creativity lab whose programs are designed to up-skill youth in IT, animation, and film-making.

Highlights of the Tour:

Museum and Archives

Historical sites

Morija Church

Printing Works

Traditional Royal Family

Dinosaur Footprints

Inclusive in the Tour:

Transport

Tour Guide

Entrance Fees

Exclusive in the Tour:

Items of personal use

Hotel expenses

Meals