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Simon's Town Museum Court Rd, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7975

Simon's Town Museum

194 Reviews
Court Rd, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7975
Simon's Town is the gateway to the Marine Big 5 of False Bay with a treasured maritime heritage & surrounded by natural local beauty.
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant
Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum Old Community Hall, Vulindlela Street, Lwandle, Cape Town, 7143

Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum

201 Reviews
Old Community Hall, Vulindlela Street, Lwandle, Cape Town, 7143
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant
Caledon Museum 16 Constitution St, Caledon, 7230

Caledon Museum

53 Reviews
16 Constitution St, Caledon, 7230
A Victorian house with artifacts and displays from Caledon's past. Caledon Museum houses historical exhibits covering the years 1840 to 1900. The Caledon Museum Bread Baking at the Caledon Museum
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant
Red Location Museum Corner Olof Palme and Singaphi Streets, New Brighton, Gqeberha, 6200

Red Location Museum

44 Reviews
Corner Olof Palme and Singaphi Streets, New Brighton, Gqeberha, 6200
Red Location was the first settled Black Township of Port Elizabeth. It derives its name from a series of corrugated iron barrack buildings, which are rusted a deep red colour.
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cato Manor Heritage Centre 750 Francois Rd, Westridge, Durban, 4091

Cato Manor Heritage Centre

25 Reviews
750 Francois Rd, Westridge, Durban, 4091
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Good for kids
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant
Albertinia Museum 30 Stasie Road, Albertinia, 6695

Albertinia Museum

5 Reviews
30 Stasie Road, Albertinia, 6695
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Good for kids
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant

Recommended Reviews





Simon Grace
23.10.2023
Simon's Town Museum
Super museum. Helpful people working. Wonderful recollection of the surrounding history. Recommended.
Christopher Harrison
20.10.2023
Caledon Museum
Found the tour guide full of interesting insights and very personable, while the place itself reflected the past in an honouring way.
Hannes Welthagen
19.10.2023
Caledon Museum
Very cool. It opens up a lot of Caledon history. The entry money goes to a good cause and it helps the community. Interesting Freemasons history in Caledon.
Siviwe Dyasi
15.10.2023
Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum
Quick service, friendly staff, satisfaction guaranteed.
Brendon Holton
10.10.2023
Simon's Town Museum
Not as interesting as the naval museum but it has a prison that you can go look at and it looks cool and think it leads to the Simon's town tunnels that were here but they are hiding it for some reason
anthea green
10.10.2023
Caledon Museum
There are 2 museums very interesting must see
Duncan Alfreds
08.10.2023
Simon's Town Museum
Simon’s Town is a navy suburb and this museum of course references the rich maritime history, but also, you will find cultural and sometimes difficult history on full display.It’s only R20 ($1) to enter and they have authentic war memorabilia on display.It’s not a big museum but then again, Simon’s Town isn’t a particularly big town – and the museum gives a good account of the history and environment.Some of the local families who were moved out of the area in the bad old days have contributed artefacts to the museum.And there’s a large conference room, but no indication on whether it can be hired for a private event.It would also be good if private tours would be available in the museum as the exhibits don’t always seem to follow each other.There’s a tiny gift shop with well-priced stock.Hours are tight: they close at 15:00.
Lester Malgas
01.10.2023
Caledon Museum
Very interesting for a small town museum. Somewhat creepy too, especially the initiation chamber of the freemason lodge.Friendly and informative staff.
Siphamandla Isaac Jnr Manqu
30.09.2023
Red Location Museum
The Place Is Closed, It Would Be Wise For Investors To Try To Open It Again
Commander KHID
29.09.2023
Cato Manor Heritage Centre
Durban history