10 Museums in Kimberley That You Shouldn't Miss

November 3, 2021 Christa Meece

Discover the best top things to do in Kimberley, South Africa including William Humphreys Art Gallery, Kimberley Mine Museum, The Big Hole, Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre, Kimberley Transport Museum, McGregor Museum, Sol Plaatje House Museum, Duggan Cronin Gallery, Rudd House, Freddie Tait Golf Museum.
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Cullinan Crescent Civic Centre, Kimberley 8301 South Africa +27 53 831 1724 [email protected]
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William Humphreys Art Gallery

Reviewed By Majubandoda - Johannesburg, South Africa

Our second visit to this magnificent museum. Managed by the most wonderful, caring and passionate staff, they were extremely welcoming and happy to see us and made our visit even more special. Unfortunately the fabulous tea room did not survive COVID ????????, so no delicious tea and scones. Still an extensive and exciting art collection well laid out and a pleasure to visit. Please people visit this wonderful museum, they need our support! Unfortunately no photos inside, but some lovely art work outside. Come artists and art lovers you must visit!!!

2. Kimberley Mine Museum

Tucker Street, Kimberley South Africa +27 53 833 1557 https://www.kimberley.co.za/places/kimberley/free/the-big-hole-kimberley-mine-museum/
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4.5 based on 250 reviews

Kimberley Mine Museum

Restored buildings at this historic site include a pub, a smoke shop and the De Beers family home. The mine itself is an astonishing crater from which over 22 million tons of earth has been removed by hand.

Reviewed By Jdewitt7108 - Milnerton, South Africa

We love this museum and come back year after year. It really gives a real feeling of how Kimberley was in the warly years. Most buildings are original. The tram ride is also a definate must and it enhances the whole experience. Visit it different part of the day morning/Afternoon and early evening to get a different experience.

3. The Big Hole

Tucker Street, Kimberley South Africa +27 53 839 4600 [email protected] http://thebighole.co.za
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The Big Hole

During a visit to the Big Hole in Kimberley, South Africa you will not only see the largest man made hole in the world but also the largest diamond display in the world. Various displays will introduce you to the world of diamond mining and all aspects of diamonds as well as the history of diamonds in South Africa. On show is also the Old Town witch will give you an idea of what Kimberley looked like more than 100 years ago. We have various shops on the site where you could buy curios as well as diamonds and jewellery. Also available is a coffee shop and bar to quench your thirst and hunger. We are fully wheelchair friendly. Open every day of the year from 08:00 to 17:00 Guided tours on offer.

Reviewed By Dellanise

We really enjoyed our trip to the Big Hole in Kimberley, our guide David was very informative and also made a few jokes while we were touring, thanks David, would definitely recommend.

4. Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre

R31 Barkly Road, Kimberley 8301 South Africa +27 82 222 4777 [email protected] http://www.wildebeestkuil.itgo.com/
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre

5. Kimberley Transport Museum

7 Florence Street, Kimberley 8301 South Africa +27 53 838 2376
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Kimberley Transport Museum

6. McGregor Museum

5 Atlas Street, Kimberley 8301 South Africa +27 53 839 2700 http://www.museumsnc.co.za/whaton/visitinfo/visitinfo.html
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McGregor Museum

Reviewed By PhilG874 - Leyland, United Kingdom

Some excellent displays in this quiet little museum and very well laid out. It covers the wildlife, and early man right up to modern day wars. Not expensive to visit and somewhere to pass a good few hours just soaking up the history of Kimberley. Recommend a visit in your in the area.

7. Sol Plaatje House Museum

32 Angel Street, Kimberley 8301 South Africa +27 53 833 2526 http://www.kimberley.co.za/places/kimberley/free/sol-plaatje-house-museum/
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Egerton Road, Kimberley 8301 South Africa
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9. Rudd House

4 Loch Road, Kimberley 8301 South Africa +27 53 839 2700 http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/northerncape/rudd-house/

10. Freddie Tait Golf Museum

Transvaal Road, Kimberley 8301 South Africa +27 53 841 0179 http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/northerncape/freddie-tait-golf-museum/

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