Museums

The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is a region of rich history and culture, and there are many museums, battle sites, and forts that offer a glimpse into the past. Here are a few of the most popular:

Fort Nottingham Museum: This museum is located in the town of Fort Nottingham and tells the story of the Anglo-Zulu War. The museum houses a collection of artifacts from the war, including weapons, uniforms, and photographs.

KwaZulu-Natal Museum: This museum is located in the city of Pietermaritzburg and has a collection of artifacts that represent the natural and cultural history of the province. The museum also has a replica Victorian street, a dinosaur skeleton, and a planetarium.

Rohde House Museum: This museum is located in the town of Mooi River and tells the story of the Anglo-Boer War. The museum is housed in a restored Victorian mansion that was once the home of Major General Pieter Arnoldus Rohde.

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KwaZulu-Natal Museum

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KwaZulu-Natal Museum Pietermaritzburg, a popular tourist and educational amenity and acclaimed centre of scholarly research, offers thousands of visitors a feast of attractive, modern, user friendly displays. The KwaZulu-Natal Museum is dedicated to increasing understanding of the history of mankind in south-eastern Africa and of the Natural World, through the collection, study and display of real objects. The Museum opened View Listing
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Himeville Fort and Museum

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A rural museum, reputed to be among the best rural museums in South Africa, Himeville Fort and Museum offers a wide range of exhibits. Himeville Fort and Museum The museum is housed in the old stone fort or laager started in 1896 by the Border Mounted rifles after the LeFleur Rebellion of 1895. Completed in 1899 it was taken over View Listing
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Comrades Marathon Museum

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The Comrades Marathon Museum has now reopened after months of renovations, the beautifully restored Victorian house is one of the oldest building in Pietermaritzburg. Located near the Scottsville Race course, the museum will feature almost a century of the Comrades Marathon history to commemorate the achievements of the runners. The marathon alternates between an up run from Durban City Hall View Listing
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Baynesfield Estate Museum

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Baynesfield Estate Museum is situated in Baynesfield, KwaZulu-Natal near Richmond and was founded by the agricultural pioneer, Joseph Baynes. The museums are housed in the first butter factory in South Africa – a beautiful building built in 1898; the first refrigeration room in the country which has been restored with the help of the Natal Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club View Listing
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Fort Durnford Museum

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Fort Durnford Museum Estcourt has a rich history of British, Zulu and Afrikaner heritage. Built on the hill of Bushman’s River drift, in 1874 the fort served as a lookout tower and military stronghold for the town. The stone-built Museum features historic South African artifacts some items dating back as far as the Iron and Stone Age plus a collection View Listing

These are just a few of the many museums, battle sites, and forts that can be found in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Whether you are interested in learning about the region’s history, culture, or natural history, you are sure to find something to interest you.

In addition to the museums and battle sites listed above, there are also a number of other historical sites in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.