The South African National Museum of Military History was built as a national souvenir and preserve to commemorate the historical contributions of the South African nationals during the World War II. The premises of the Museum bear a monumental memorial, and a memorial foundation stone. The exhibitions of the Museum are spread over numerous specific sections.

It includes a German aircraft hall housing the fighter-crafts Messerschmitt versions Bf 109 and M2 262, along with a Focke-Wulf Fw 190. A special hall named the GE Brink Hall houses historic crafts of the Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5, and Anglo Boer Warships. The park section named the Dan Pienaar Gun Park features the display of the gunnery used during the World War.

Various components of the artillery, including ammunitions from the Anglo-Zulu Wars, and other artillery are exhibited in the FB Adler Hall. The premises also include a large hall which houses the naval equipments and marine artillery.

• The Museum also features the preservation of armoured tanks and automobiles, such as the heavily used Churchill Tank and the Carro Veloce CV-35, along with the heavy firing howitzers of versions G5 and G6.

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