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The National Museums Board of Zambia (NMB) is a corporate body which  has a principal role of preserving the nations history and movable heritage which is vital in the maintenance of the nation.s identity and pride  was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 174 of the Laws of Zambia.  

The Board is mandated to collect, document, present to the public and to preserve for posterity Zambia.s movable heritage.   Being an institution, entrusted with the custodianship of the unique and diverse heritage of Zambia, the Board through its museums plays a critical role in the unification of Zambia and hence contributing to the peace the nation has enjoyed.    

It is one of the statutory Bodies under the parent Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources. There are four national museums in Zambia namely   Copperbelt Museum in Ndola,   Livingstone Museum in Livingstone,  Lusaka National Museum in Lusaka and   Moto Moto Museum in Mbala. There are two privately owned museums namely Choma Museum and Crafts Centre in Choma and Nayuma Museum in Mongu. 

For further information please visit the NMB website.