The National Museum of Tanzania is a corporate body established by the National Museum of Tanzania Act, No. 7 of 1980 (Cap. 281). It is an educational and cultural institution for the collection, preservation and research of scientific and cultural objects relating to Tanzania’s cultural and natural heritage. NMT is a Government institution under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism (MNRT). The Management of the NMT is vested in the Board of NMT. The Director General is the Secretary to the Board and the overseer of day to day operations of the NMT