We warmly invite you to join the Namibian Heritage Week 2026, themed “Preserving Heritage for the Future Generations”, an event organized by our team in the Swakopmund Museum!

- Presenter Swakopmund Museum
- Venue: Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall

This immersive evening invites participants to explore the museum after dark, solve hidden riddles, and uncover clues leading to the resolution of a chilling murder mystery. Swakopmund Museum 4 and 5 September 2026 Children (10–15 years): 18:00-19:30 | N$30 Adults (16+ years): 20:30-22:00 | N$50 Bookings are essential. Please contact Nadine Phiri at 081 2947344.

- Presenter Swakopmund Museum Ambassadors
- Venue: Swakopmund Museum

Dr. Liqiang Zhao, Professor of Fisheries and Aquaculture at Guangdong Ocean University, China, will be undertaking an expert mission in Namibia over the next three months and is prepared to give a public presentation in the Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall. Dr. Zhao is an internationally recognised expert in sustainable molluscan shellfish aquaculture, with extensive experience in oyster and clam production, selective breeding, shellfish health, climate-resilient aquaculture, environmentally sustainable farming systems, production optimisation and technology transfer. His work has focused on translating scientific research into practical solutions that improve shellfish production and promote sustainable aquaculture. We would like to offer this excellent opportunity to the broad public, but also members of the mariculture industry, researchers, students, government officials and conservation practitioners, to learn from Dr. Zhao's extensive international experience in sustainable molluscan shellfish aquaculture, climate resilience, and innovations in shellfish farming.

- Presenter Prof. Liqiang Zhao
- Venue: Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall

"GO THEREFORE AND LEARN" is a documentary film that takes a critical look at missionary work in Namibia. Laudika yaNdangii and Daniela Fritz set out to search for clues, comb through archives, and talk to people throughout Namibia about the impact of the missionaries - up to the present day. The film uses partially animated archival footage and rarely seen photographs from Namibia's pre-colonial and colonial periods. The missionary work played a significant role in the country's colonization during the 19th century. Two young filmmakers from Namibia and Germany, Laudika yaNdangii and Daniela Fritz, share a common past: both were raised Christian, but today they have many critical questions and reservations, particularly regarding the spread of Christianity. Their countries are connected by a dark past – German missionaries are considered pioneers of the colony of German South West Africa, present-day Namibia. Laudika and Daniela embark on a joint search for clues in the present. Their journey takes them from Windhoek across Namibia and along the way they ask themselves and many others numerous questions. They meet the museum guides Maggy and Kleopas, the German archivist Werner, Timoteus, the first black headmaster of a former mission school, Marta and Adam, the elders of a village founded by missionaries, and last but not least, Muningandu, Hildegard, Lavinia and Lizette, a group of young activists and artists in whom Laudika and Daniela recognize their own critical perspective.

- Presenter Laudika yaNdangii and Daniela Fritz
- Venue: Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall

In "Conservation & Tourism in Namibia, the Early Days", Peter Bridgeford draws on decades of first-hand experience. He explores the formative years of conservation and tourism in Namibia, offering a fascinating account of the people, events, and decisions that helped shape these important sectors. This publication is a valuable contribution to Namibia's historical and conservation literature and the evening promises to be an engaging event for anyone with an interest in our country's natural and cultural heritage. The book will be available for purchase on the evening at a special launch price, exclusively to those attending the event. There will also be a possibility to acquire both, this book and Peter Bridgeford’s previous book “Conservation Pioneers in Namibia and stories by game rangers”, at a Special Combo-Rate. The book launch is a co-operation of the Scientific Society Swakopmund and the Namibia Scientific Society.

- Presenter Peter Bridgeford
- Venue: Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall