Aug 15 — Feb 28, 2027
Cultural Heritage Centre
Collectors
A curated world of African art, antiques, sculptures, and timeless objects of heritage.
Now Showing
Current Exhibitions
Jul 1 — Dec 15, 2026
West African Masquerade: Theatre, Spirit, and Transformation
From the powerful Bamana Chi Wara headdresses to the elegant Baga serpent figures — celebrating the masquerade traditions of Mali, Guinea, and beyond.
Apr 1 — Jan 8, 2027
WOMEN OF AFRICA
Exploring the stories, spirit and enduring influence of African women through contemporary African art.
Our Impact
Art as a Foundation for
Tanzanian Livelihoods
The Cultural Heritage Centre is more than East Africa's finest gallery — it is a lifeline for over 3,000 families across Tanzania. Every purchase, every commission, and every gallery visit creates a direct economic impact for the artisans, painters, sculptors, and craftspeople who define Tanzania's creative identity.
The majority of proceeds from our gallery are channelled directly into the Cultural Heritage Foundation — supporting artisan development programmes, emerging artist scholarships, and the preservation of Tanzania's living cultural heritage for generations to come.
Tanzania has one of Africa's richest and most diverse artistic traditions. From the intricate Makonde carvings of the south to the vivid Tingatinga paintings born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian art speaks a language that is distinctly its own — and the Cultural Heritage Centre exists to ensure that language is never lost.
About the Foundation →"When you acquire a work from the Cultural Heritage Centre, you are not simply purchasing art. You are participating in a living chain of creativity — sustaining the artist, their family, and the tradition they carry forward."
Cultural Heritage Foundation, Arusha
3,000+
Families Supported Across Tanzania
30+
Years Championing East African Art
1,000+
Original Works by East African Artists
100%
Of Gallery Profits Reinvested into the Foundation
Featured Creators
Artists Spotlight
We represent a curated selection of contemporary and traditional artists whose work explores heritage, identity, and the human experience.
Artist profiles will appear here as artworks are added.
Plan Your Visit
Visit the Gallery
Experience art in person at our gallery on Dodoma Road, Arusha. Open Monday through Saturday, with private viewings available by appointment.
Dodoma Road, Arusha, Tanzania · +255 748 078 278
From the Gallery