McGregor Museum

5 Atlas Street
Kimberley
South Africa

(053) 839-2700

5 Atlas Street, Kimberley, South Africa
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  • JJ

    jolandie2015
    20 JUL 2018

    They don’t have and facilities or change be sure to have cash in the correct amounts when you come The house is beautiful and worth a visit

  • AY

    Andre Y
    9 JUL 2018

    Took some clients to the museum and the love it. Will definitely add this to our tour plan. Will maybe suggest that maintenance get more attention on the exhibitions

  • EE

    edenrankin1
    5 JUL 2018

    Visited the museum on my own and got chills as I walked in. Quite sad to see such a beautiful building looking old and run down. Lots of interesting history but cold and un-inviting.

  • NN

    nvtu
    2 FEB 2018

    The museum is housed in the old Kimberley Sanatorium, a typical colonial building (creaky floors!). The displays are not new but there is plenty of interest. The Siege of Kimberly section was good...

  • PE

    Peter E
    1 FEB 2018

    Probably the best layed out and detailed museum I've ever been into . The building itsself is an amazing structure and the staff were very helpfull .

  • MH

    Marion H
    31 DEC 2017

    Extremely well put together displays of the various historical events that impacted on Kimberley. A very good account of our history - present and past. As well as the wildlife of the area. And the...

  • WH

    Willem H
    27 SEP 2017

    Gives nice overview of history of Kimberley and it's people and environment. The timeline of SA history to the current day. Set in an old sanitorium then became a hotel and also a convent. Worth a...

  • CP

    Charlotte P
    19 SEP 2017

    At this museum the main attraction are the art that are displayed here. They took pride in displaying local and international art. This place is known as a platform for local artists to shown their...

  • EE

    Estellllle
    9 AUG 2017

    For only a few Rand, we got to visit this museum. Was walking distance from hotel. The timeline displayed is very informative.

  • MM

    Majubandoda
    18 JUL 2017

    McGregor Museum is a fantastic museum, filled with very interesting. well laid out exhibits and very well maintained. It is definitely worth a visit for the whole family. Broad range of topics are...

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Kimberley, Frances Baard District, Northern Cape, South Africa
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