Our Vision

To be relevant to society by being a leading Namibian source of information about
science, heritage and culture.

Our Mission

Collect, preserve and educate on science, heritage and culture.

Our Values

Raising awareness on
culture and science in our lives

OUR SLOGAN

"Build on your heritage"

Scientific Society Swakopmund

Organisation not for gain

The Scientific Society Swakopmund

The Scientific Society Swakopmund is constituted as an association not for gain and is dedicated to the preservation of Namibian history and culture, as well as to Namibia-specific scientific topics with focus on the Namib Desert and the coastline.

The Society is the owner and operator of both, the Swakopmund Museum and the Sam Cohen Library with its associated archive, which contains several collections of books, documents, historic photographs, slides and photographic negatives, postcards, historic maps and the largest historical newspaper collection of Namibian newspapers.

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The Sam Cohen Library

Unique collections

Sam Cohen Library and Archive

The Sam Cohen Library opened on December 3, 1977. Thanks to the generous financial support from Mr. Cohen, it was decided to name the library in his honour. The library and archives house nearly 30,000 books, documents and maps, as well as over 30,000 historical photos and postcards.

Open on Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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The Swakopmund Museum

Biggest privately-run Museum in Namibia

The Swakopmund Museum

The Swakopmund Museum was established in 1951 by dentist Dr Alfons Weber, who had a love for history and natural history. The Swakopmund Museum is the largest privately-run museum in Namibia. The exhibits include indigenous plants, animals, minerals, archaeological finds, old modes of transport in Namibia, and a variety of other interesting exhibitions.

Open on Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

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EVENTS & Exhibitions

UPCOMING EVENTS

Plight of the Penguin

Plight of the African Penguin

Can they be saved from extinction?
Presenter: Damien Schreiber

Scientific Society Swakopmund Vortragsraum

10. June 2025 @ 18:00

Salmon Farming in Lüderitz

Salmon Farming in üderitz

Namibia's First Offshore Aquaculture Venture
Presenter: Araiky S. Shikongo

Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall

12 June 2025 @ 18:00

Support & Membership

Support the Scientific Society Swakopmund, non-profit organisation, by donations, assistance or becoming a member! You can also become a member of the Alfons Weber Foundation

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