Kimberley Mine Museum

Tucker Street
Kimberley
South Africa

(053) 833-1557  /   053 839 4802

Tucker Street, Kimberley, South Africa
Category: Museums
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Reviews

  • NE

    Norman E
    22 JUL 2018

    You receive entry into the mine museum included in your price for entry to the big hole. The old town however is open to the public because of the proximity of the nearby restaurant and bar. The...

  • MM

    mrvspn
    14 JUL 2018

    This is an very interesting place to visit. We really enjoyed it. It is well put together. Set aside plenty of time if you’re a reader since it’s a self guided tour. Lots of historical information.

  • WW

    WallasBallas
    3 JUL 2018

    The Big Hole really is just that - a massive hole in the ground. What makes it impressive is the history and the stories that surround it, and while the museum tour makes some effort to conveying...

  • GG

    Good_time_Ahead
    16 JUN 2018

    If you are going to take in the Big Hole, you best consider the mine museum and the tour. There is a considerable amount of information and historical value to take in, they have done an excellant...

  • CC

    cobusTheunissen
    14 JUN 2018

    we was her for the day to enjoy things in Kimberley. we visit the mine Museum and what a experience it was. it took you many years back

  • AA

    augustiner2018
    10 JUN 2018

    I loved the old mining town everything around it was so spectacular and I loved it. I would recommend anyone to visit.

  • RR

    R8979PFandrewe
    11 MAR 2018

    Was very interesting to see first hand the scale of the big hole. The movie presentation was interesting, giving a good idea of the overall history. The local guides accents were quite strong so I...

  • LB

    Louise B
    24 FEB 2018

    The history and experience of seeing the Big Hole was interesting, recommend you book on a tour, these are less Ryan an hour and very informative.

  • JI

    Jane I
    12 FEB 2018

    This museum and outdoor facility show the history of mining for diamonds in Kimberley. The film was especially good, but unfortunately the guide did not speak English well or clearly enough to be...

  • MM

    maddiePortsmouth
    4 FEB 2018

    One place to see when in Kimberley as you get the full diamond mining history story. It brings to life how Kimberley was when in its prime.

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Kimberley, Frances Baard District, Northern Cape, South Africa
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