The Cultural Heritage Centre on the Dodoma road is one of East Africa's largest and finest craft and art galleries. The multi-storey complex showcases Tanzanian and pan-African art, sculpture, paintings, gemstones, and an extensive selection of Tanzanite jewellery alongside traditional crafts. There is also a restaurant on site.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily 08:00–19:00
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Best for
- Shoppers, Art lovers, Tanzanite buyers
Location
Dodoma Road (A104), Arusha
-3.3500, 36.6600 View on map
Tips for visiting
- Prices are fixed in the gallery sections; some bargaining in outdoor stalls
- Tanzanite is Tanzania's unique gemstone — buy here for good quality
- The restaurant serves excellent Tanzanian cuisine