The National Museum Bloemfontein
Quick Facts
- Location
- South Africa
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- Recommended 2-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00 · Tuesday 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00 · Wednesday 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00 · Thursday 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00 · Friday 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00 · Saturday 09:00-13:00 · Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-13:00
- Ticket Price
- Adults R15, Children R10
- Address
- 36 Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Coordinates
- -29.1200, 26.2200
Introduction
The National Museum is one of Bloemfontein most important cultural institutions, established in 1877, making it one of South Africa oldest museums. The collections cover natural history, anthropology, archaeology and art, displaying the rich cultural heritage of the Free State region from prehistoric to modern times. The museum is famous for its rich fossil collections, including important paleontological fossils and early human remains discovered in South Africa. It also features Boer War historical exhibitions and indigenous cultural displays, comprehensively presenting South Africa diverse culture and natural history through artifacts, models and multimedia. It is a must-visit for understanding South African history.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00 |
| Friday | 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-13:00 |
Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-13:00
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of The National Museum Bloemfontein?
Monday: 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00; Tuesday: 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00; Wednesday: 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00; Thursday: 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00; Friday: 08:00-17:00,09:00-13:00; Saturday: 09:00-13:00; Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-13:00
How much is the admission for The National Museum Bloemfontein?
Adults R15, Children R10
Any practical tips for visiting The National Museum Bloemfontein?
Allow sufficient time for detailed visit Flash photography is prohibited
How long should I spend at The National Museum Bloemfontein?
A typical visit takes Recommended 2-3 hours.
