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Pretoria Museums The African Window
The African Window is a cultural museum dedicated to the preservation and communication of the culture and heritage of all South Africans. It aims to explore cultural diversity and commonalities, and to link the present with the past to offer a better understanding of both. It has access to a collection of about three million objects which are displayed in a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions. The African Window works with institutions and community-based organsiations to host film festivals, arts and crafts exhibitions, seminars, conferences, festivals and other cultural events.
Visagie St, between Bosman and Schubart Sts, Pretoria
Tel: (012) 324-6082
Fax: (012) 328-5173
Cell: 083 271-5759
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Coin World
Coin World at the South African Mint showcases South Africa's rich coin heritage. The oldest working mint press in the world - the "Oom Paul" - is still striking coins.
Old Johannesburg Rd, Gateway, Centurion.
Tel: (012) 677-2460
Fax: (012) 677-2828
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Web: http://www.samint.co.za/coinmus.htm
Mon-Sun: 09:00-15:30 Paul Kruger's House
Built in 1884, Paul Kruger's House commemorates the life of the former president of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek. The interior has been faithfully recreated to look exactly as it did when President Kruger lived in it more than a century ago.
1 km west of Church Square, opp. Kruger Church, Church Street
Phone: (012) 326-9172
Fax: (012) 341-6146
Web: http://home.global.co.za/~nchm/khindex.htm
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Mon-Fri: 8:30-16:00
Weekends & Public Holidasy: 9:00-16:00 Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology
The Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of South Africa houses 10 collections and about 27,000 objects reflecting the cultural history of southern Africa, including Ndebele and Xhosa artefacts, pottery, and Stone Age and Iron Age objects.
Room 4-160, Theo van Wijk Building, University of South Africa (Unisa), Muckleneuk Ridge
Web: http://www.unisa.ac.za/dept/vir/mmuseum.html
Tel: (012) 429-6297
Fax: (012) 429-6091
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Mon-Fri: 8:00-16:00 The Mapungubwe Collection
The Mapungubwe Collection at the University of Pretoria features remarkable works from the largely forgotten kingdom of Mapungubwe that flourished near the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers between 1000 and 1300 AD.
Old Arts Building, Main Campus, University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Road
Tel: (012) 420-3146
Fax: (012) 420-2262
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Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00 Melrose House Melrose House is a Victorian mansion requisitioned in 1900 by Lord Roberts and turned into the headquarters of the British forces. Two years later it hosted the signing of the historic Treaty of Vereeniging, which brought an end to the Anglo-Boer War. The interior has been recreated in the sumptuous style of the times. There is a permanent exhibition of photographs of the Anglo-Boer War.
275 Jacob Marc St, opposite Burger's Park.
Tel: (012) 322-2805/0420
Fax: (012) 320-2742
Tues-Wed: 10:00-17:00
Th: 10:00-20:00
Sun: 10:00-18:00 The National Cultural History Museum
The National Cultural History Museum tells the saga of 2-million years of history in South Africa gleaned from almost 4-million collected objects.
cnr Bosman & Visagie Streets
Web: http://home.global.co.za/~nchm/awindex.htm
(012) 324-6082
(012) 328-5173
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Mon-Sun & Public Holidays: 09:00-17:00 The Pioneer Museum
The Pioneer Museum comprises a house and historic farmyard built over 150 years ago. The house is a fascinating example of the architecture and building materials and methods of the time and the furniture reflects the movement of hawkers from the Cape to the interior, as do the pots, pans and porcelain
Church Street East and Pretoria Rd, Silverton (Exit 3 on N4)
Tel: (012) 803-6086/7
Fax: (012) 803-5639
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Mon-Fri: 8:30-16:00 South African Police Services MuseumÂ
The history of the South African Police Services and some famous cases fascinate visitors to the South African Police Services Museum
Cnr Pretorius and Volkstem sts.
Tel:(012) 353-6770
Fax:(012) 324-4853 The Sammy Marks Museum
The Sammy Marks Museum is housed in the former home of magnate Sammy Marks which has been restored to resemble the way it was in 1886. The attractions include beautiful collections of furniture and decorative objects from the 1880s.
Exit 11 on the N4 Witbank
Tel: (012) 803-6158
Fax: (012) 803-5308
Cell: 082 754-0944
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Web: http://home.global.co.za/~nchm/smmindex.htm
Tues-Fri: 9:00 - 16:00
Weekends: 10:00 - 16:00 (1 Sep - 31 March 10:00 - 16:30) Museum of Science and Technology
The Museum of Science and Technology features fascinating interactive and hands-on displays. Physikon, a colourful and interactive physics-playground, allows visitors to investigate and understand everyday phenomena while enjoying themselves.
Didacta Building, 211 Skinner Street
Tel: (012) 322-6404
Fax: (012) 320-7803
Mon-Fri: 8:00-16:00
Sat: 14:00-17:00 The South African Air Force Museum
The South African Air Force Museum is the largest military aviation museum in South Africa. Established in 1973, it traces the development of the South African Air Force from its earliest days.
Air Force Base Swartkop, Old Johannesburg/Pretoria Rd (R101)
Tel: (012) 351-2153
Fax: (012) 351-2346
Mon-Fri: 9:00 - 15:30
Weekends: 10:00 - 16:00
Closed 25 & 26 Dec, 1 & 2 Jan, and Good Friday The Transvaal MuseumThe Transvaal Museum was founded in 1892 by the government of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek, and moved into its current premises in Paul Kruger Street in 1912. Today the museum serves as a research and documentation centre for the fauna of southern, and specifically South Africa. Part one of the Genesis of Life traces the origins of life on earth, from the simplest to most complex life forms. Part two looks at the prehistory and early life of man, and at prehistoric creatures including whales, hoofed mammals and primates. The Austin Roberts Bird Hall showcases the brilliant and varied bird life of southern Africa.The Museum of Geological Survey features a superb collection of minerals, semiprecious and precious stones. Currently being developed are the north and south biodomes that will house self-sustaining lowveld and highveld ecosystems in what will be a "living museum".
Transvaal Museum
Paul Kruger Street (opposite City Hall)
Tel: (012) 322-7632
Fax: (012) 322-7939
Cell: (083) 228-5488
Web: http://www-tm.up.ac.za/
Mon-Sat: 9:00-17:00
Sun & Public Holidays: 11:00-17:00 The Van Gybland-Oosterhoff The Van Gybland-Oosterhoff Collection at the University of Pretoria is the largest collection of items of historical interested related to Dutch culture outside of the Netherlands. It includes documents from both world wars, medals of honour, sculptures, commemorative plaques, spoons, paintings, portraits and publications.
Old Arts Building 2-8, University of Pretoria
Tel: (012) 420-3100/2200
Fax: (012) 420-2262
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Mon-Fri: 8:00-16:00.
Weekends by appointment. The Van Tilburg Collection
The Van Tilburg Collection at the University of Pretoria comprises paintings, graphics, furniture, Persian carpets, Oriental and European ceramics. The Chinese ceramics collection is particularly important, tracing the development of ceramics in China over the course of more than 2,000 years. The exhibits range from primitive earthenware to fine porcelain.
Old Arts Building 2-9, University of Pretoria
Tel: (012) 420-3100/2200
Fax: (012) 420-2262
Tel: (012) 420-3100/2200
Fax: (012) 420-2262
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Mon-Fri: 8:00-16:00.
Weekends by appointment. The Voortrekker Monument Museum
The Voortrekker Monument Museum and Fort Schanskop is housed in the Voortrekker Monument which was built to commemorate the Great Trek from the Cape of Good Hope into the interior of South Africa between 1835 and 1852. The museum charts the journey through maps, artefacts and tapestries depicting stories of Voortrekker life.
Voortrekker Monument, Eufees Rd (M7)
Tel: (012) 326-6770 (monument) or (012) 323-0682 (museum)
Fax: (012) 341-6146
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Daily: 9:00-16:00
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day The Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum
The Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum is a "living museum" that centres on a farmstead dating from 1880, recreating the farming life and methods of the 1920s. It houses an extensive collection of early farming implements as well as very early indigenous domesticated animals. Traditional farming activities are demonstrated, and annual events include a prickly pear festival, mampoer festival and the Agricultural Museum Show.
Turn off the N4 freeway to Witbank at Exit 27, or take the R104. Maps available on request
Tel: (012) 736-2035/6
Fax: (012) 736-2037
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Web: http://home.global.co.za/~nchm/wpmindex.htm
Daily: 8:00-16:00 Copyright : South African Tourism
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