Founded in 1892, the museum is a grand natural history preserve. You’re greeted at the door by two giant skeletons, one of a whale and the other of dinosaur. Tourists are usually fascinated by the comprehensive collection in the African Wildlife section. Some of the main attractions include the jaws of a great extinct shark, life sized animal statues, a stuffed bird gallery and the Insect Hall is of course a favourite with the children. The geological section displays precious and semi-precious stones and minerals. In recent times, the museum has come under some criticism for it’s deteriorating condition, and the odd smell that an old building might develop. Still, it’s an afternoon’s worth of odd fun. It’s the only museum in South Africa that fossil displays available to the public.

• Parking is small.

• Adult R30 p/p; Learners R15 p/p; SA Senior Citizens R10 p/p; Guided Tour for learner R20 p/p; Guided Tour for adults R35 p/p; Discovery Centre R20 p/p; Behind the scenes tour R50 p/p.

• Buses on Scheiding St

• McDonald’s
• King’s Pie
• Café Wien

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