To thank the Namibian Nation for Preserving Today for Tomorrow, the NHC is offering FREE ENTRANCE to Namibians at the national heritage sites under its direct management during Namibian Heritage Week.
These sites include Twyfelfontein World Heritage Site, Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes, Petrified Forest, Brandberg Mountain National Heritage Site, Hoba Meteorite, Lake Otjikoto, Heroes Acre, Monument of the Unknown Plan Soldiers at Ondeshifiilwa, Omugulugwoombashe, Eenhana Shrine, Chief Hosea Kutako Homestead and Memorial Shrine and Ozombu Zovindimba.
Namibian Heritage Week originated with the idea of the National Museum of Namibia to have an annual Museum Day. The Museums Association of Namibia became a partner, extending the day to the regions. After the National Heritage Council and other stakeholders joined, it was decided to enlarge the event and change the name to Namibian Heritage Week.
The Week encourages all Namibians to celebrate and commit to protecting our excellent natural and cultural heritage resources. Namibia’s major heritage institutions (dubbed the “Namibian Heritage Week Team”) have joined together to organise Namibian Heritage Week. However, the point about the Week is that every Namibian can participate in some way to celebrate our cultural and natural heritage.