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Andries Pretorius House
The Pretorius House was awarded the Master Builders of SA Award for Historical Buildings in 2008, and is supposedly the first double-storied farmhouse that was built in Natal. It is furnished with...
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Church of the Vow
The Church of the Vow is the original part of the museum, and houses exhibitions dealing with the history of the Church, the Vow the Voortrekker made before the Battle of Bloodriver/ Ncome, and the...
View ArticleBirth of Democracy Display
OUR OWN ‘LONG WALK TO FREEDOM’ The Birth of Democracy Dislay is housed in a separate room in the Museum’s Main Building. It highlights the struggle for freedom in South Africa. There is a number of...
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The History of Pietermaritzburg
On display in the Main Hall of the Museum Main Building, the exhibition portrays some aspects of the history of Pietermaritzburg. It explains why there are different names for the city, gives an...
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Tapestry of Cultures
A few rooms on the mezzanine floor of the Main Building are dedicated to the cultural heritage of the main groups living in Pietermaritzburg and KwaZulu-Natal. The research for these displays was done...
View ArticleEducation, Marketing and Outreach
Your partner in Education! The Education, Marketing and Outreach department is responsible for all educational programmes, heritage events, media and marketing, craft workshops and outreach to the...
View ArticleThe Exhibition Department
In the main exhibition area, the exhibition department is responsible for displaying South Africa’s diverse culture with its many indigenous and unique artifacts, in both an educational and interactive...
View ArticleThe Chair of King Dingane
On display in the E G Jansen Extension is a replica of the chair of King Dingane, one of two made from the original, which is also in the museum’s collection. The chair was reputedly found at...
View ArticleResearch, Information and Collection
The Research, Information and Collection Department (RIC) is responsible for: Researching and collecting various aspects of South African heritage and culture in order to promote a balanced and...
View ArticleFirst event, Centenary celebrations
Church service commemorating the inauguration of the Voortrekker Memorial Church and the unveiling of the Piet Retief Statue.
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