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8 Specialty Museums in Garden Route That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Garden Route, South Africa including Calitzdorp Museum, The Blombos Museum of Archeology, Janine Iron and Washing Museum, Outeniqua Transport Museum, The Motorcycle Room, Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, George Museum, Le Roux Townhouse.
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1. Calitzdorp Museum
2. The Blombos Museum of Archeology
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Janine Iron and Washing Museum
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
The museum consists of more then 640 laundry irons, mostly rare and some only existing examples left. Also more then 50 rare washing machines and mangles dated back from the 1800, some are claimed to be of the only remaining in the world. The museum are packed with other rare antique laundry related items. Some non-laundry related items are also included.
Reviewed By 46sharonu - Centurion, South Africa
Make sure you see the video prior to browsing through this wonderful museum. Spent a good hour and a half here and we were amazed at the thoughtfullness that has gone into putting this collection together. Both my hubby and my kids (teenagers) found this to be a hidden gem! If you're in the area you should give it a try, you wont be disappointed!
4. Outeniqua Transport Museum
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4.5 based on 461 reviews
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.
Reviewed By lopesfamily_1 - Johannesburg, South Africa
The power van is such a hidden gem!! A 2 and a half hour trip up and through the Outenique mountain pass, 6 tunnels and unparalleled panoramic views of gorges and valleys and the mountains. Breathtaking fauna and flora - with waterfalls when it rains! The 2 guides have exceptional local knowledge! Tip - take a jacket - weather must be clear and sunny and pack a picnic basket! The museum itself is awesome for kids - plenty old locomotives and vintage cars - an enriching peak into the past!!
5. The Motorcycle Room
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
A nostalgic collection of over 100 motorcycles ranging from the 1950's to todays modern era. Browse and indulge in the memories of that school boy 50cc to the exotic super bike, the dream bike or even the crazy custom bike.
Reviewed By mathewenglish
If you have any petrol in your veins you defintely need to pop in and appreciate the bikes on display! The lads were super friendly and accomadating.
6. Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
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4.0 based on 697 reviews
Reviewed By Ruletjie - Wolmaransstad, South Africa
We enjoyed visiting this museum with our family. There is a variety to see and the museum is very well maintained. The history and information on marine life was very interesting and well preserved. The life size replica of the ship is awesome to see and to learn more about SA’s history. There is so much to see and do and entrance was only R40 pp. We recommend this activity!
7. George Museum
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4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Hevsy - Egham, United Kingdom
We were staying in George for a couple of nights with not a lot to do as it is not very touristy. Our hotel manager suggested we try here. I am not very keen on going in random museums of which I know nothing and don’t have much interest. HOWEVER I really liked this one. The focus was on the lumbar industry. I found it very interesting and very well laid out. I loved the fact that there was a curved slope up to the next floor so no stairs to climb. The presentation and displays were excellent and we spent about an hour there, so many different exhibits. There were toilets on both levels. You can take photos all round and it is free but they ask for a donation which was worth it. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Even though they couldn’t answer my question about something in the town they tried very hard to find out. Well worth a visit.
8. Le Roux Townhouse
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
