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Outeniqua Transport Museum

390 Reviews

#1 of 20 things to do in George

Museums, Speciality Museums

Closed Now: 08:00 - 16:30

2 Mission Road, George 6530, South Africa

Open today: 08:00 - 16:30

Review Highlights

“Unexpectedly Good”

Went to the Transport Museum with my two younger boys and ended spending more than 2 hours looking... read more

Reviewed yesterday

ChrisChoice

Kenridge, South Africa

via mobile

“Informative and interesting ”

My boyfriend and went to the museum when driving through George and it was a great experience... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

carmenw760

via mobile

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4.5 390 reviews

Excellent56%
Very good35%
Average7%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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About

The Transnet Transport Museum has a unique display featuring the history of Transnet. Enter the world of South African Railway history and admire some of the Iron Ladies that once ruled the railway lines of South Africa. From the small prestigious...more

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Hours Today: 08:00 - 16:30

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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2 Mission Road, George 6530, South Africa

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+27 44 801 8289

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ChrisChoice

Kenridge, South Africa

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Unexpectedly Good

Went to the Transport Museum with my two younger boys and ended spending more than 2 hours looking at everything from classical cars including a Model T Ford to models of boats and planes but the stars in the show are the trains. Well worth...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank ChrisChoice

carmenw760

251

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Informative and interesting

My boyfriend and went to the museum when driving through George and it was a great experience. Informative, extensive collection of trains, train models, vintage cars and more elements. Value for money. Recommended stop!

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank carmenw760

JRI47

Pulborough, United Kingdom

Reviewed 5 days ago

A well kept secret

The tram ride from George museum up the nearby mountain must be one of the area's best kept secrets. Booking is highly recommended. On arriving at the museum it is a little difficult to find the booking office for the tram ride as it's located...More

Date of experience: March 2018

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NobleCobble

Gauteng, South Africa

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Very interesting

Wonderful experience. Would definitely suggest it. Just take cash with because there are no card facilities.

Date of experience: December 2018

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Ken M

Guernsey, United Kingdom

438

Reviewed 6 November 2018

Fascinating Museum

We spent about two hours going around this fascinating museum which is a must for anyone interested in steam trains and old cars.

Date of experience: October 2018

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H6892FHcaths

Stellenbosch, South Africa

7369

Reviewed 4 November 2018

Clean, spacious and informative

Make the effort and visit one of the extremely beautiful museum in SA. Even those non-museum persons would find some pleasure in this visit. Well maintained (I was there 16 years ago and now again). Make an effort to support this well laid out and...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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siphos546

157

Reviewed 29 October 2018 via mobile

Amazing piece of history

I visited this place with my wife, what a germ, we loved everything about it, great history of railway, South African Airways and ports. I highly recommend that you see the model room, it’s amazing. Well done Transnet!!

Date of experience: October 2018

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46sharonu

222

Reviewed 2 October 2018 via mobile

Such a cool museum

Was a rainy miserable day so was looking for indoor attractions to keep kids and hubby entertained, what a pleasant surprise. The museum is impeccably looked after with not only a wide selection of locomotives but a fabulous array of classic cars that kept us...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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1Happytraveller786

South Africa

Reviewed 1 October 2018

Underated attraction

Unexpectedly wonderful. One would have an enjoyable half a day spent at this museum. The displays were immaculate. Trains which have been retired from yesteryear of the steam days are on display. The details and the engineering feat of those years is something to marvel....More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Antoi9

Klein Brak River, South Africa

3327

Reviewed 17 September 2018

What a surprise and what an interesting place to visit!

This museum is huge and so child friendly and accessible for wheelchairs and the adults enjoyed it even more than the children. You see all the special trains like the white train, specially adapted for the British royal party in 1947 and the inside of...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Antoi9

It is very encouraging to see that visitors enjoy their visits to the museum and rating it on Trip Advisor. This is always great top get feedback to help us to improve. Thank you for rating this museum. Museum regards Kobus

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