Morija Museum & Archives
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 The exterior of the Morija Museum and Archives in Morija, Lesotho | |
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| Established | 1956 |
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| Location | Morija, Lesotho |
| Coordinates | 29°37′35″S 27°30′32″E / 29.626287°S 27.508859°E |
| Type | History, Archaeology, Paleontology and Culture |
| Curator | Ms. 'Mamokuena Makhema[1] |
| Website | morijamuseum |
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]
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.
