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Pretoria Museums
(Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA)



Pretoria really does boast a vast array of museums. They range from large museums that hold major collections of national significance to smaller establishments with more modest exhibits. Together, they portray the many ages and cultures that make up Pretoria, the Gauteng Province and its fascinating South African past.

One of Pretoria's most popular of these cultural attractions is the National Cultural History Museum, which houses a truly astonishing number of exhibits.




Pretoria Museums: Science and Technology Museum
Address: Didacta Building, 211 Skinner Street, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 392 9300
Pretoria's Science and Technology Museum is home to a fascinating collection of interactive exhibits. Today's technological discoveries are brought to life.
Pretoria museum open: Monday to Friday - 08:00 - to 16:00, Saturday - 14:00 to 17:00
Pretoria museum admission: charge

Pretoria Museums: The Kruger House Museum
Address: 60 Church Street, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 326 9172
This small museum commemorates Paul Kruger, a former president of the South African Republic. The interior of the Kruger House has been decorated in the style of Kruger's day, back in the late 19th century.
Pretoria museum open: Monday to Friday - 8:30 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 16:00
Pretoria museum admission: charge

Pretoria Museums: Sammy Marks Museum
Address: Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 803 6158
The magnificent Zwartkoppies Hall is the backdrop to this interesting museum. The Hall's 48 rooms reveal the grand and gracious lifestyle of a Victorian family. Filled with everything from fine furniture to remarkable paintings and porcelain objects, this well-preserved museum is a unique example of its kind. After your visit, it is possible to enjoy tea in the garden and spend some more time admiring the splendid surroundings.
Pretoria museum open: Tuesday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00
Pretoria museum admission: charge

Pretoria Museums: National Cultural History Museum
Address: Visagie Street, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 324 6082
A vast collection of some three million exhibits makes the National Cultural History Museum a fascinating place to visit. Dedicated to preserving South Africa's culture and heritage, this is a good place to go if you'd like to get a better idea of what South Africa is all about.
Pretoria museum open: daily - 08:00 to 16:00
Pretoria museum admission: charge

Pretoria Museums: Pioneer Museum
Address: Church Street East / Pretoria Road, Silverton, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 803 6086/7
Located on the banks of the Morelata Spruit, the Pioneer Museum of rural life offers a chance to experience bygone days, with a pioneers' homestead and restored mill, as well as a variety of farming implements.
Pretoria museum open: Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 16:00
Pretoria museum admission: charge

 
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