To be relevant to society by being a leading Namibian source of information about
science, heritage and culture.
Collect, preserve and educate on science, heritage and culture.
Raising awareness on
culture and science in our lives
OUR SLOGAN
Organisation not for gain
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.
Unique collections
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.
Biggest privately-run Museum in Namibia
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.
EVENTS & Exhibitions
Can they be saved from extinction?
Presenter: Damien Schreiber
Scientific Society Swakopmund Vortragsraum
10. June 2025 @ 18:00
Namibia's First Offshore Aquaculture Venture
Presenter: Araiky S. Shikongo
Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall
12 June 2025 @ 18:00
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