NearMe lists 523 museums across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Western Cape (155), Gauteng (108) and KwaZulu-Natal (65). 86% of these entries include a phone number and 64% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 523 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Albany Museum40 Somerset St, Makhanda, Eastern Cape+27 46 622 2312 / Website / Directions
- Khwa TtuGrootwater Farm, R27, Swartland Local Municipality, Western Cape+27 22 492 2998 / Website / Directions
- Wits Art MuseumWits Art Museum Cnr Jorissen and, Bertha St, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 11 717 1365 / Website / Directions
- KwaZulu-Natal Museum237 Jabu Ndlovu St, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal+27 33 341 0500 / Website / Directions
- Origins Centre MuseumCorner Yale Road & Enoch Sontonga Drive, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 11 717 4700 / Website / Directions
- Phansi Museum500 Esther Roberts Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 206 2889 / Website / Directions
- Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct11 Kotze St, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 11 381 3100 / Website / Directions
- East London Museum318 Oxford St, East London, Eastern Cape+27 43 743 0686 / Website / Directions
- Oliewenhuis Art Museum20 Harry Smith St, Bloemfontein, Free State+27 78 968 4300 / Website / Directions
- Cape Town Diamond MuseumLevel 1 Clock Tower, Clock Tower District, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 421 2788 / Website / Directions
- Cape Town Science Centre370B Main Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 300 3200 / Website / Directions
- South African Jewish Museum88 Hatfield St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 465 1546 / Website / Directions
- Talana MuseumVryheid Rd, Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal+27 78 059 0953 / Website / Directions
- Kwa Muhle Museum130 Bram Fischer Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 311 2237 / Website / Directions
- Freedom ParkCorner Koch And 7th Ave, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 336 4000 / Website / Directions
- Shipwreck Museum6 Independent St, Bredasdorp, Western Cape+27 28 424 1240 / Website / Directions
- Hector Pieterson Museum8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, Gauteng+27 11 536 2253 / Website / Directions
- Norval Foundation4 Steenberg Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 87 654 5900 / Website / Directions
- Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex1 Market St, Mossel Bay, Western Cape+27 44 691 1067 / Website / Directions
- Franschhoek Motor MuseumR45, Stellenbosch Ward 3, Western Cape+27 21 874 9002 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The museums we hold are spread across 223 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (53), Johannesburg (34), Durban (23), Tshwane (18), Pretoria (16) and Bloemfontein (14).
Museums by province
How the 523 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Western Cape | 155 | Cape Town (52), Stellenbosch (8) and Simon's Town (5) |
| Gauteng | 108 | Johannesburg (33), Tshwane (18) and Pretoria (12) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 65 | Durban (23), Port Edward (3) and Port Shepstone (3) |
| Eastern Cape | 63 | Gqeberha (9), Makhanda (6) and Graaff Reinet (5) |
| Free State | 29 | Bloemfontein (14), Rosendal (1) and Heilbron (1) |
| Northern Cape | 17 | Kimberley (7), Upington (2) and Okiep (1) |
| Mpumalanga | 14 | Pilgrim's Rest (2), Barberton (2) and eMakhazeni (2) |
| North West | 13 | Potchefstroom (3), Mafikeng (2) and Klerksdorp (2) |
| Limpopo | 11 | Mokopane (2), Giyani (2) and Musina (1) |
48 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 523 entries, 86% list a phone number, 64% a website and 87% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
More specific searches
- Cape Town 64
- Johannesburg 54
- Durban 27
- Pretoria 39
Frequently asked questions
How many museums does NearMe list?
We have 523 on record across South Africa, with the most in Western Cape (155).
Which towns have the most museums?
In our listings, Cape Town (53), Johannesburg (34) and Durban (23) have the most entries.
How many museums are there in Western Cape?
We have 155 on record in Western Cape, mostly in Cape Town (52), Stellenbosch (8) and Simon's Town (5).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.