Durban - Playground of the Zulu Kingdom

Durban Museums

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Addington Hospital Centenary Museum

It has a wide range of exhibits relating to medicine and nursing history. Open Thursdays only.
South Beach, Durban
(031) 327 2702

Bergtheil Museum

The 19th century farmhouse, a national monument, contains an interesting collection of photographs, documents and artifacts relating to the 1848 German settlers. Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am to 1:00pm ,2:00pm to 5:00pm .
16 Queens Avenue, off Kings Ave , Westville.
(031) 203 7107

Biological Conservation Centre(University of Natal)

These are the teaching collections of the biology department.
University of Natal, Durban, King George the IV Avenue.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri : 8:00am to 4:00pm (031) 260 3192
Need to make an appointment.

Cato Manor Heritage Centre

Cato Manor was once the site of forced removals - it is now a site of multi million development. This centre attempts to portray the fascinating history of the Cato Manor area. Corner Francois Road and Cato Manor
(031) 261 3216

Coedmore Castle

A KZN registered tourism establishment
Coedmore Castle is a gracious old family home built to resemble a castle, by daring Stainbank in 1885.
Telephone:(031)462 3005/469 8811

Durban Cultural Centre/ Durban Cultural & Documentation Centre

Documents the history of the Indian community. Includes information about indentured Indians and Gandhi in South Africa, and has displays of cultural artifacts, paintings, culinary art, traditional clothing and jewellery. Groups of 10 or more to call in advance. Opening hours Mon to Fri 08h30 - 15h30
Corner of Epsom Road and Derby Street, Durban.
(031) 309 7559
culturalndr@telkomsa.net

Durban Natural Science Museum/ Kwazuzukwazi Science Centre

A KZN registered tourism establishment
Hosts a number of informative and educational displays of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. The museum also has an Egyptian mummy. It will provide hours of entertainment for children and adults alike. There is also a coffee shop in the museum. Hours - Mon-Fri 8h30am - 16h00, Saturday 08h30 - 12h00 Sundays & public holidays 11h00 -16h00.
1st Floor City Hall, Smith Street
(031) 3112256
nsm.info@crsu.durban.gov.za

Geology Display Centre, Und

The museum has rock , mineral and fossil items from South Africa
University Of Natal, Durban.
(031) 260 2524

Killie Campbell Museum

The William Campbell picture collection contains one of South Africa's finest collections of work by black South African artists such as Jabulani Ntuli, Gerard Benghu and Dsmt Mnguni. The collection also includes 250 paintings by Barbara Tyrell, depicting Zulu social life and customs. The museum is still furnished much as it was when the Campbell family was still there. Viewing by appointment only.
220 Marriot Road, Berea. Mon-Fri: 8:30am to 4:30pm. (031) 207 3432

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Kwa Muhle Museum

Once the office of the notorious department of native affairs. Displays mainly show the oppressive administration of the black population of Durban during the twentieth century.
130 Ordnance road, Durban
Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 8:30am to 4:00pm, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 11:00am to 4:00pm
(031) 3112223
lynnec@cru.durban.gov.za
www.durban.gov.za/museums/localhistory/

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Maritime Museum

Built on a small tugboat, in Durban s small craft harbour. The museum has several old ships on display including a World War 11 minesweeper ( SAS Durban) , a steam tug ( the I.R. Moore) and a pilot boat (the Ulundi). Hours:Mon - Sat 8: 30am- 4:00pm, Sun 11:00am - 4:oopm.
Maritime place at the bay end, of Aliwal Street , Victoria Embankment.
(031) 3112230/311 2231

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