The Mutare Museum occupies a position near the town centre and covers the natural history, geology, and cultural heritage of the Eastern Highlands region. The collections include mounted specimens of local wildlife, exhibits on the region's Shona history and archaeology, and displays on the colonial history of the area. The motorcar exhibit, covering early transport in Rhodesia, is an unexpected highlight.
The museum is well-maintained by Zimbabwean standards and provides useful context for a visit to the region. Entry is modest and the staff are knowledgeable. Allow about an hour. Combined with a walk through the old town centre and the Sakubva market, it rounds out a morning in Mutare before heading into the mountains.