The National Museum
The National Museum
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Excavated fossils are among the many fascinating items at this natural history museum.
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Scott
San Francisco, CA6 582 contributions
Jan 2022
Museum is definitely one of the best sites in bloemfontein. in one short visit I learnt more about the geology in history of this region than I would have ever imagined. their explanations of the karoo supergroup were better than anything I've found online.
Fossil exhibit was excellent.
The historical Street scene created on the second Deck is so authentic you forget your in a museum.
The tool development display from stone age to steel is about the best I've ever seen.
And the price could not be lower.
Only problem the audio guide devices were all dead. No one charged the batteries.
Fossil exhibit was excellent.
The historical Street scene created on the second Deck is so authentic you forget your in a museum.
The tool development display from stone age to steel is about the best I've ever seen.
And the price could not be lower.
Only problem the audio guide devices were all dead. No one charged the batteries.
Written 5 July 2022
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Lynnea44
Johannesburg, South Africa30 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
Free entrance on public holidays.
Amazing exhibits on fossils, indigenous people. Animals, minerals and history of Bloemfontein including old shops and stores - bit scary and dark for little lids but fascinating for adults.
Amazing exhibits on fossils, indigenous people. Animals, minerals and history of Bloemfontein including old shops and stores - bit scary and dark for little lids but fascinating for adults.
Written 25 March 2013
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Iolanda Guerra e Andrade
Lisbon, Portugal3 748 contributions
Feb 2020
I found the Museum to be interesting particularly because the gallery dedicated to the reconstruction of a 19th century street in Bloemfontein provided the visitors with an insight as to what the city might have been like in the past. I also found some of the paintings on display to be quite good.
Written 26 May 2020
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thais k
Copenhagen, Denmark1 635 contributions
Feb 2020
Meet the big five and many other stuffed animals. get to see a recontructed street from the 1900 of how the Boers lived. And get introduced to Africas native clans. Highly recommended.
Written 23 February 2020
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cmx51
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany110 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
In my opinion the best thing to do in Bloemfontein. Entrance fee is extremely cheap but what u get to see I found amazing, especially the archeological excavations from millions of years ago I found fascinating. In the first floor you can walk through Bloemfontein the way it was a hundred years ago. Very well done!
Written 25 August 2018
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Mark B
Maseru, Lesotho64 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
I have been to a lot of museums over my travels. This is a really nice one. I enjoyed the walk around the variety of different time periods which showed the history of the region. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The displays are really organised but some of the displays are a little dated (no pun intended) and dusty and could do with a regeneration and refreshing.
There is a nice little
There is a nice little
Written 12 August 2018
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maryna1983
Bloemfontein, South Africa8 contributions
Aug 2018
Interesting, lovey collection of natural rocks and precious stones. Educational and great for young children . Good animal section for everyone be to enjoy!
Written 12 August 2018
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Setlhanka
2 contributions
Jul 2013
Just went there yesterday and I must its very informative people you need to visit it much....the history of the big City of Roses!!!!
Written 7 July 2013
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Danrie 1904
Emalahleni, South Africa16 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Very sad that we couldn't visit this museum. The hours displayed on Tripadvisor, as well as their automatic answering service is incorrect. They are open on Saturdays 10:00-15:00 and not on Sundays.
Written 4 September 2022
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Derek
Toronto, Canada8 contributions
Jan 2021
Wonderful museum to visit. World class. Must see. It showcase all the aspects that you expect to see: very educational with excellent displays. For sure the number 1 attraction in Bloemfontein.
Written 10 February 2021
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The reception lady at our hotel thinks the museum is moving so currently has only a few exhibits on display. But I didn't see anything on the website about this. Will all the displays be present tomorrow (Monday 19 August)? Thank you!
Written 18 August 2019
Hmmm ... I'm sure such a large move would be on their website. Maybe best to call them +27 51 447 9609?
Written 19 August 2019
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