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Morija Museum & Archives

Morija Museum and Archives
The exterior of the Morija Museum and Archives in Morija, Lesotho
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Established1956 (1956)
LocationMorija, Lesotho
Coordinates29°37′35″S 27°30′32″E / 29.626287°S 27.508859°E / -29.626287; 27.508859
TypeHistory, Archaeology, Paleontology and Culture
CuratorMs. 'Mamokuena Makhema[1]
Websitemorijamuseum.org

Morija Museum & Archives, also known as Morija Museum, is located in Morija, a large village in the Maseru district of Lesotho. The museum was formally opened in 1956, and entered its present permanent facilities in 1989.[2] The purpose of the museum is to carry on the tradition of Morija, as a centre of learning, innovation and excellence, in Lesotho.[2] Morija Museum is home to many cultural treasures including, traditional Basotho artifacts as well as Lifaqane and Boer War memorabilia.[2] The archives portion of the museum includes documents dated as far back as 1826. This collection is extremely rich in 19th century documentation related to Lesotho.[2]

Special projects

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The Morija Arts & Cultural Festival is an annual event coordinated by the Morija Museum. The Masitise Cave House is a satellite location of the Morija Museum. It is located in the Quthing district, in a village about 15 km west of the camp town.

See also

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References

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  1. "MorijaMuseum: Meet Our Board & Partners". Archived from the original on January 23, 2026. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Morija Museum & Archives". Archived from the original on October 18, 2007. Retrieved September 9, 2007.
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