Discovereum
Ours is a unique, interactive space that sparks the interest of children and young adults through hands on exhibits in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and innovation. We are expanding to a larger, more accessible and centrally located premises, allowing us to build a science and technology lab, add conservation and sustainable energy exhibits, enhance our outreach programs to rural, disadvantaged kids and make our Egypt, Dinosaur Dig and Human Body exhibits more robust.
The Discovereum is the brainchild of Drs J.N. Maraire and A.N. Chiura who upon
relocating back to their homeland Zimbabwe recognised a gap in children’s learning
resources in areas such as science, technology, and art. They sought to establish a
learning centre for children and young adults as well as a sanctuary for families to learn
collaboratively and interactively with each other. And so, the Discovereum was founded
as the first museum with a strong focus on free choice learning and learning through
play.
To date, the Founding Trustees have contributed USD$50,000 towards fixed and
variable costs, and USD$26,000 has been raised through individual philanthropists as
well as corporate investments. A further USD$77,000 investment is needed in order to
develop exhibits at a new site