~ ~ ~ SAM–COHEN–LIBRARY ~ ~ ~
Situated on the corner of Sam Nujoma Avenue and Windhoeker Street - is a reference library of approximately 10.000 books. It also includes the well-known Africana Collection of the late Ferdinand Stich. The archives, forming part of the library, contain a collection of newspapers from 1898 up to the present as well as a comprehensive collection of historic photographs, maps and documents.
The historic Otavi Railway Station and the OMEG
house, which formerly served as a goods shed, are located on the same
property. The Living Desert Snake Park and a small botanical garden with
plants from the Namib are also worth a visit.The Scientific Society Swakopmund (an association not for gain) is the governing body of the Swakopmund Museum, the Sam Cohen Library and the Otavi Railway Station.
Please support our Society by becoming a member, thereby making a valuable contribution to our cultural heritage.
Membership Benefits:
* Free admission to the museum
* A twice-yearly newsletter will be sent free of charge
* Assistance is rendered when using the reference library and archives
Opening Hours
Sam Cohen LibraryCnr of Sam Nujoma Ave/Windhoeker Str
P.O. Box 361
| Monday to Friday: |
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| 08:00 - 13:00 |
| 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Only the 2nd Saturday of the month: |
| 09:00 - 13:00 |
Fax: ++ 264 (0)64 400763
E-mail:info@swakopmund-museum.org.na
