Outeniqua Transport Museum, George: Hours, Address, Outeniqua Transport Museum Reviews: 4.5/5
Outeniqua Transport Museum
Outeniqua Transport Museum
4.5
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.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
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sebolelo m
Cape Town, South Africa28 contributions
Jan 2022
We were disappointed that we could not go on the train ride along the 7 passes, because they were fully booked the entire week of our stay.
Written 12 January 2022
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Darryl S
Bloemfontein, South Africa49 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Wow! What an amazing experience. So much to see. Really is a trip back in history. Free entrance but but happy to give a donation.
So sad that the Outeniqua Choo Choo train is not running anymore as this would really add to the whole experience.
So sad that the Outeniqua Choo Choo train is not running anymore as this would really add to the whole experience.
Written 22 December 2021
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JP
1 contribution
Sep 2021 • Couples
Online shows its open on a Saturday. When we arrived it was just like mmmm sorry we are closed. Very bad experience for the first time in George wouldn't recommend it. We were told at the gate aswell that they are closed on Sunday and public holiday, then why are you closed on a Saturday! So disappointing.
Written 4 September 2021
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Ella1b
5 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Pleasantly surprised at how well the museum was looked after. Clean, neat and a very enjoyable experience for the whole family. Please try to support them by giving a donation if you can. When we visited, entry was free.
Written 30 July 2021
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MervynGatcke
East London, South Africa290 contributions
Apr 2021
An amazing collection of vintage steam trains and cars.
This museum is in good shape and very interesting.
Worth a visit.
This museum is in good shape and very interesting.
Worth a visit.
Written 20 May 2021
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Shanty
East London, South Africa3 contributions
Apr 2021
My family visted the museum while on the garden route and it did not disappoint! It was lovely seeing all the history and wonderful collection of cars! definitely recommend this!
Written 2 May 2021
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nickytravels
East London, South Africa463 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
What an interesting visit!
Seemed to have bits and pieces of everything transport related.
Trains, cars, wagons even SAAirways memories carefully curated and cared for.
Great way to spend an out or so, very clean and all undercover so good for wet weather days.
Seemed to have bits and pieces of everything transport related.
Trains, cars, wagons even SAAirways memories carefully curated and cared for.
Great way to spend an out or so, very clean and all undercover so good for wet weather days.
Written 26 April 2021
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ncock831215
95 contributions
Mar 2021
What a well kept museum. It was great to see the old trains and able to climb on some of them. Wanted to relive my childhood dreams and see the old toilets but this we could not do.
Written 24 March 2021
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Bertus Myburgh
7 contributions
Oct 2020
Unbelievably large exhibition. Very informative, extremely interesting, so much insight into transport in history, Definitely top of my list to take visiting family and friends to.
Written 17 November 2020
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Peanut_face
Pretoria, South Africa186 contributions
Sep 2020
We really enjoyed looking at all the old forms of transport in this museum. The old cars were my one son's favorite. He counted that one person owned 25 of them! There could be better signage inside with more details of each item. But overall we really enjoyed walking around and stayed longer than expected.
Written 29 September 2020
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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
1Â 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?
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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- Restaurants near Outeniqua Transport Museum:
- (0.16 km) Nando's George Drive Thru
- (0.17 km) Khan's Take-aways
- (0.19 km) Holgate Padstal
- (0.75 km) Bayleaf Cafe
- (0.46 km) Root Coffee Roasters (Beanery @ Paddagat)