African Window/The National Cultural History Museum

About:
A national cultural Museum for exhibitions on the living culture and traditions of South Africa, along with three temporary and five permanent exhibitions. Ancient Civilizations is among the permanent displays.
Physical Address:
149 Visagie Street, Pretoria
Telephone:
012 324 6082
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Claude V Malan Museum

About:
A collectors' showroom and museum exhibiting military collectables, gold and silver objects, china, timepieces and antique toys.
Physical Address:
Along the Lynwood Road, Hillcrest
Telephone:
012 362 0654
Website:
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Correctional Services Museum

About:
The only museum of its kind in South Africa. Among other exhibits are hobbyist work of prisoners and illegally made items.
Physical Address:
Prison Reserve, Central Prison, Pretoria
Telephone:
012 314 1766
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Edoardo Villa Museum

About:
Opened on May 31, 1995 on Edoardo Villa's 80th birthday. Permanent displays in the museums are 143 works which consist of heads, plaster of Paris reliefs, figures, tapestry, polystyrene sculptures in steel and charcoal studies. The exhibits are supported by documentary videos.
Physical Address:
Old Merensky Library at the University of Pretoria
Telephone:
012 420 4017
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Fort Klapperkop Military Museum

About:
Not available.
Physical Address:
Not available
Telephone:
012 460 3235
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Jan Smuts House

About:
General Jan Smuts Home until his death in 1950 is on the Doornkloof farm. A modest galvanized iron and wood house, furnished with the original furnishings and many reminders of Smuts. Two of his motorcades are on display. The ashes of Smuts and his wife, Isie, are scattered on the nearby Smuts Koppie.
Physical Address:
Jan Smuts Avenue, Irene, Centurion
Telephone:
012 667 1176
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Kruger House Museum

About:
Last home of President Paul Kruger between 1883 and 1900 before he went into exile in Europe, just few blocks from Church square where his statue faces the Palace of Justice.
Physical Address:
60 Church Street (West), Pretoria
Telephone:
012 326 9172
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Melrose House

About:
A fine example of Victorian architecture built in 1886. The furniture, carpets, porcelain and silver of original owner George Heys remain in the house. The Treaty of Vereeniging which ended the Anglo-Boer was signed here on May 31, 1902. There is also a regular monthly antique and crafts fair.
Physical Address:
275 Jacob Mare Street, Pretoria
Telephone:
012 322 2805
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Museum of Geological Survey

About:
Display of geology and mineralogy focusing on South Africa i.e. World largest diamonds and fossils which include Jonkeria reptile, which lived about 250 million years ago.
Physical Address:
Adjoining the Transvaal Museum, Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria
Telephone:
012 000 0000
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Museum Park

About:
Tourist information about museums in the city.
Physical Address:
Minnar street, Pretoria
Telephone:
012 326 3279
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Museum of Science and Technology

About:
The only museum of its kind in South Africa, unfolding the wonders of technology. After 47 years of serving the country with distinction, the Museum closed its doors in Tshwane (2007) and will move to Johannesburg Observatory, which is refurbished for interactive Science Park.
Physical Address:
Didacta Building along Skinner Street, Pretoria
Telephone:
012 481 4068
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National Cultural and Open Air Museum

About:
Houses the country's largest collection of rock art, engravings of ancient cultures and Egyptian mummy.
Physical Address:
Boom Street Street, Pretoria
Telephone:
012 000 0000
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Pioneer Museum

About:
Display furniture dating back from 1850 in this thatched museum.
Physical Address:
Watermeyer Street/ Pretoria Road, Silverton
Telephone:
012 803 6086
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Premier Diamond Mine

About:
Historic diamond mine where diamonds and replicas are on display. Qualified guides are always there to take you on a surface and underground tour.
Physical Address:
95 Oak Avenue, Cullinan
Telephone:
012 305 2649
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Pretoria Art Museum

About:
Houses some of the country's finest art pieces and regular exhibits from renowned artists.
Physical Address:
Arcadia Park, Schoeman Street, Arcadia
Telephone:
012 344 1807
Website:
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Sammy Marks Museum

About:
A grand Victorian mansion and a former home of financier Sammy Marks built in 1884.
Physical Address:
Old Bronkhortspruit Rd
Telephone:
012 804 6158
Website:
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South African Air Force Museum

About:
Not available.
Physical Address:
Swartkop Air Base, Valhalla, Centurion
Telephone:
012 351 2911
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South African Police Museum

About:
Houses weapons and other items connected with crime.
Physical Address:
Compol Building, Pretorius Street, Pretoria
Telephone:
012 000 0000
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Transvaal Museum

About:
Houses exhibits of natural history; birds, mammals insects and reptiles and pre-historic man.
Physical Address:
Opposite City Hall, Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria
Telephone:
012 322 7632
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Van Wouw Museum

About:
Not available.
Physical Address:
299 Clark Street, Brooklyn
Telephone:
012 460 7422
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Voortrekker Monument Museum

About:
There are exhibits of weapons, bullet mounds, trek wagons and a giant-scale relief map to commemorate the Great Trek. Next to the museum is an awesome Voortrekker Monument designed by Gerald Moerdijk in 1936 and opened on 16 December 1949. On 16 December there is a gathering to commemorate the 1838 Battle of the Blood River.
Physical Address:
Eeufees Road
Telephone:
012 326 6770
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Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum

About:
Not available.
Physical Address:
Kaalfontein Industrial
Telephone:
012 736 2035/6
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