All in all, if you read all the info you should set aside about 2 hours; if you don't have much time/patience you could just quickly walk and scan through everything in 20 minutes (but then, what's the point in going to a museum...?)

The museum comprises of an artsy section on the ground floor, and a 1st floor featuring evolutionary, historic and political history sections. Apart from the paintings and sculptures, there's also a small gift shop, a library and two stereoautograph machines (the latter without much explanation) on the ground floor.

Make sure to start the 1st floor from the left-hand side stairs, in a clockwise direction for chronological context. They also feature an "ethnographic exhibition" on the Mailoni Brothers (kind of bizarre...), a photo gallery on Kenneth Kaunda, and a last documentary part with chairs and what I think is the are they do artsy craft with the kids. There's a section which depicts the way locals live (lived?) in rural areas with reproductions of their huts and them on their daily chores - it is a bit unclear which period it is as there are no signs. Ah, you're not supposed to take pics on this floor.

Open 7 days per week including holidays, Saturdays and Sundays with reduced hours (9h-16h instead of 9h-16h30 on Mon-Fri). Cost is 10 ZMW for national adult / 5 USD for foreign adult (converted to ZMW depending on the rate of the day; half of the adult rate for children).

Upon previous reservation and arrangements (phone on their business profile) they can organize arts and crafts workshops for children as well as some traditional dance performances. Call and check on details! :)