The Zanzibar House of Wonders Museum

Zanzibar is a small island off the East African coast with a grand history. Its national museum is located in one of the worlds most beautiful buildings The Hou... » 

Zanzibar is a small island off the East African coast with a grand history. Its national museum is located in one of the worlds most beautiful buildings The House of Wonders Between 2000 and 2005 this 19thcentury Sultans Palace was converted into a museum to display the history and culture of Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast. Does such a venture need foreign assistance? And if it does how to circumvent the pitfalls of dependency? This book describes how Zanzibar managed to marry selfreliance and partnership in the development of its new museum. It provides an interesting case study in culture and development. And it offers a glimpse into Zanzibars extraordinary history and culture. Zanzibar is a small island off the East African coast with a grand history. Its national museum is located in one of the worlds most beautiful buildings The House of Wonders Between 2000 and 2005 this 19thcentury Sultans Palace was converted into a museum to display the history and culture of Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast. Does such a venture need foreign assistance? And if it does how to circumvent the pitfalls of dependency? This book describes how Zanzibar managed to marry selfreliance and partnership in the development of its new museum. It provides an interesting case study in culture and development. And it offers a glimpse into Zanzibars extraordinary history and culture. «