SA Museum of Military History

22 Erlswold Way
Saxonwold
Johannesburg
South Africa

(011) 646-5513

22 Erlswold Way, Saxonwold, Johannesburg, South Africa
OPEN NOW!   Close at 16:30
An amalgamation of eight museums in the Pretoria and Johannesburg. The museums 'have diverse collections covering the fields of fauna, flora and history
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  • GG

    George G
    30 AUG 2018

    An excellent history and tribute to South Africa’s military history from the colonial, thru apartied and into democracy that has only gotten better over time which is a bit unusual here. A rebalanced...

  • DS

    David S
    29 JUL 2018

    The museum contains a large number of interesting exhibits displayed over a sizable indoor/outdoor area. The exhibits include a number of iconic WW1, but mainly WW2 Allied and Axis aircraft. on...

  • SJ

    Shelley J
    11 JUL 2018

    My son and I visited the military museum yesterday and were amazed at the magnificent displays. Our favourite was seeing the german war planes up close. What a lovely outing!

  • PE

    Paul E
    25 MAY 2018

    We stumbled across this during our stay and spent several hours here. If you are in to military and history then you will love this place. Its probably one of the largest general displays I have...

  • RR

    ragnilw
    21 MAY 2018

    Have been several times and still stays one of my sons best days out. Great place to have a family day especially for boys day out. Clean close and awsome

  • BB

    brit99
    12 MAY 2018

    What a gem! A real eclectic collection from rifles to spears, and tanks to fighter bombers! Even a submarine! This place is full of so much in a freely small area, it’s a great few hours of...

  • PP

    Palek
    9 MAY 2018

    Having visited many military museums, I was amazed with the little gem of this one I found in Johannesburg. First - you can get there from the Green Line of Sightseeing bus - next stop after Zoo...

  • BB

    Bergs401
    1 MAY 2018

    This is a very impressive layout of history and wars - loads to see and learn about. Great for children and plenty to view as well.

  • NE

    Norman E
    20 FEB 2018

    My latest visit to the museum lasted more than four hours and I have been here so many times I cannot remember. The museum is notable for many one of a kind exhibits. See photo attached of a...

  • HT

    Heather T
    12 FEB 2018

    Lots to see, but wasn't much for virtual learners like myself. Although was impressed with the aircraft.

Classification

Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Museums

Business Hours

Monday to Sunday
09:00 - 16:30
Public Holidays
Closed

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