- Address: 22 Erlswold Way, Randburg, 2132, South Africa;
- Phone: +27 11 646 5513;
- Website: ditsong.org.za;
- Open: 09.00-16: 30
August 29, 1947 Prime Minister of South Africa , Jan Smuts, formally opened the South African National Museum of Military History, the main purpose of which is to preserve the memory of South Africa's participation in World War II. Until 1980, this landmark was called the Museum of Military History of Johannesburg .
What to see?
Entering the museum, you can see a large memorial. His project was developed by Edwin Lutyens, the largest representative of the architecture of British neoclassicism. It is his pen belongs to the planning of the new capital of India, New Delhi.
It is worth noting that the memorial was laid back in 1910 by Prince Arthur, Duke Connot and Strater. Initially, it was dedicated to British soldiers who gave their lives during the Second Anglo-Boer War. But in 1999 the complex was reconstructed and became known as the Military Boer Memorial.
For fans of military equipment, the rich exposition of the South African National Museum of Military History allows not only to admire a large number of "live" equipment, but also gives you the opportunity to touch it, climb it.
So, here you can see the first machine guns, and the Soviet T-34 tank, and fascist equipment, and armored personnel carriers, and a submarine, and the first German jet warplane. In addition, you can learn more about the Anglo-Boer War, having got acquainted with detailed information on special stands.
In addition to technology, there are other exhibits: medals, military uniforms, cold and firearms. On the territory of the museum there is a store, where you can buy military antiques, weapons, books, uniforms. An auction of small arms and cold steel is held every year.
How to get there?
The museum can be reached by public transport № 13, 2, 4.
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