Outeniqua Transport Museum
Outeniqua Transport Museum
4.5
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 Emil Kessler(National Monument) to some of the more modern bigger veterans that concurred the scenic Outeniqua railway pass. An excellent selection of privately owned vintage cars are on display and other exhibitions of interst are silverware, cutlery and crockery from various periods of the transport industry, locomotives number plates, makers plates, fire engines, road transport vehicles, furniture and many other rail related items. Open weekdays from 08:00 AM to 4;30 PM . Saturdays and Public Holidays from 08:00 to 14:00. Closed on Sundays and 25 December. ENJOY A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Kerry ADubai, United Arab Emirates1 contributionA fabulous family day out for the young and the not so youngWe loved the day out at the transport museum. From 4years old to 77years old there was something for everyone! My kids loved playing on the trains, and my parents loved their trip down memory lane with the cars and trains. The best part is it’s all free! We also took the train up the Outeniqua pass, which we all loved (although that you pay for). A brilliantly day out, highly recommendedVisited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 22 July 2023
- Jonelle RPretoria, South Africa87 contributionsTime Capsule of trains - Loved it!The idea of it is great! Sad to witness that there will be a generation that cannot enjoy the trains as we did growing up. My Husband grew up spending vacations visiting the museum and he noticed how much has changed. Please take the time so that your kids can learn about the remarkable history of Transnet. This is so worth it and even better that it is free!Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 October 2023
- Megan B4 contributionsGreat Family outing with the kidsWe went with our family, including my almost 2 year old, grandparents, siblings and cousins aged 5 and 10. The weather wasn't great and this was the perfect activity with the kids when the rain hits the Gardern Route. My toddler absolutely loves trains, cars and vans. So he was completely mesmerized. Oh and it's free to enter! They only ask that you donate something at the end.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 6 October 2023
- LbayorkieNorth Yorkshire, United Kingdom76 contributionsDo not miss this museumThis was an excellent museum. Multiple steam loco's most of which were made in the UK including Garrets. Large display of classic cars- mainly European. Small aviation display with some interesting exhibits. All indoor exhibits are displayed in an old engine shed- which is huge. Lots of railway relevant ephemera. Of special interest for kids is the small diesel railcar that departs at 09:00 and 12:00 up into the Outeniqua mountains at very reasonable cost. Take a picnic! I would say if you are travelling the Garden Route and have an interest in railways or classic cars, or have kids to entertain and you are in the vicinity of George this is a 'do not miss' At the time of my visit entry was free.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 November 2023
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3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Awesome trip down memory lane of Transport in South Africa Gentleman in the Train Model exhibition very knowledegable.
Written 14 February 2024
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Lesley P
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Fantastic museum we also went on the small train through the mountains - book in advance a popular attraction , brought a picnic with us
Written 2 February 2024
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Martin v
6 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
What a great reflection of South African history . So well preserved. It amazing to show kids how the country functioned before corruption happened in South Africa.
Written 11 January 2024
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Juanita H
12 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
This is a must see for any family. So much history & wonderful details on each of the trains. Well maintained & will sure take you on a trip down memory lane.
Written 23 December 2023
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Lbayorkie
North Yorkshire, UK76 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This was an excellent museum. Multiple steam loco's most of which were made in the UK including Garrets. Large display of classic cars- mainly European. Small aviation display with some interesting exhibits. All indoor exhibits are displayed in an old engine shed- which is huge. Lots of railway relevant ephemera.
Of special interest for kids is the small diesel railcar that departs at 09:00 and 12:00 up into the Outeniqua mountains at very reasonable cost. Take a picnic!
I would say if you are travelling the Garden Route and have an interest in railways or classic cars, or have kids to entertain and you are in the vicinity of George this is a 'do not miss'
At the time of my visit entry was free.
Of special interest for kids is the small diesel railcar that departs at 09:00 and 12:00 up into the Outeniqua mountains at very reasonable cost. Take a picnic!
I would say if you are travelling the Garden Route and have an interest in railways or classic cars, or have kids to entertain and you are in the vicinity of George this is a 'do not miss'
At the time of my visit entry was free.
Written 23 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Megan B
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We went with our family, including my almost 2 year old, grandparents, siblings and cousins aged 5 and 10. The weather wasn't great and this was the perfect activity with the kids when the rain hits the Gardern Route. My toddler absolutely loves trains, cars and vans. So he was completely mesmerized. Oh and it's free to enter! They only ask that you donate something at the end.
Written 7 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jonelle R
Pretoria, South Africa87 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The idea of it is great! Sad to witness that there will be a generation that cannot enjoy the trains as we did growing up. My Husband grew up spending vacations visiting the museum and he noticed how much has changed. Please take the time so that your kids can learn about the remarkable history of Transnet. This is so worth it and even better that it is free!
Written 2 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kerry A
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
We loved the day out at the transport museum. From 4years old to 77years old there was something for everyone! My kids loved playing on the trains, and my parents loved their trip down memory lane with the cars and trains.
The best part is it’s all free!
We also took the train up the Outeniqua pass, which we all loved (although that you pay for). A brilliantly day out, highly recommended
The best part is it’s all free!
We also took the train up the Outeniqua pass, which we all loved (although that you pay for). A brilliantly day out, highly recommended
Written 22 July 2023
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Ezette Pool
George, South Africa17 contributions
May 2023 • Business
The George Transport Museum, sadly a lack of a guide to share the history and stories about the different trains( for example the white train)locomotives, railway busses and other vehicles. As this is a historical site, a guide will be an asset and can keep visitors entertained while they are waiting for the power van trip up the mountain. The miniature trains exhihition should ve open and will surely entertsin children and parents. No kiosk to buy water or a coffee.
Written 15 July 2023
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PixmanSA
Cape Town, South Africa211 contributions
Jan 2023
Well, would you believe it. Been wanting to visit this museum for years and the time we picked - load shedding!!!!!! Never the less, we went inside and tried to view the steam engines and cars and coaches as best we could. It is clearly a really good museum - if you are into old South African steam engines. Some real gems stored here. And the place looked clean and well kept - or so it seemed but with no lighting, hard to tell otherwise. The only downside is the staff who work there. Very disinterested and their attitude sucks!!!! When we asked where the toilets were, the lady just pointed - did not bother to move her butt to show us (it was dark after all) and was really rude. I will wait for power shedding to end before going back there - one needs lighting to enjoy the experience.
Written 18 January 2023
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Graham Bell
Derby, UK
Visiting George 14th&15th November and would like to include a trip up the mountains on the Outeniqua Power Van.
Please can you advise if it is running on these dates and how to make a booking reservation for 2 adults.
Any other information about the Power Van tour, departure point, times, would be useful.
Graham Bell
Derby UK.
Is it open during weekdays?
Ronel Victor
1 737 contributions
Yes, from 8AM-4:30PM.
Lanel S
Cambridgeshire, UK12 contributions
Hi we are visiting SA in the first week of June, how can I book the Outeniqua Power Van please?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Outeniqua Transport Museum
- Outeniqua Transport Museum is open:
- Mon - Fri 08:00 - 16:30
- Sat - Sat 08:00 - 14:00
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