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Explore 7 museums with free admission policies across South Africa.

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Quick facts: 7 always-free, 0 free-day options , avg rating 4.26 , 6 with photos.

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Old Harbour Museum
Hermanus, South Africa

Nestled in Hermanus's historic harbor, this museum offers a compelling narrative of the town's maritime heritage and ...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rating 4.4
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Always free Wheelchair access
Voortrekker Monument Museum
Pretoria, South Africa

The Voortrekker Monument honors the Great Trek of Afrikaner pioneers who journeyed across South Africa in the mid - 1...

Free admission every day
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Rating 4.6
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Always free Wheelchair access
Lichtenburg Museum
Lichtenburg, South Africa

The Lichtenburg Museum offers a haunting glimpse into the region's complex historical landscape, capturing the layere...

Free admission every day
Rating 3.0
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Museum of Origins
Always free
Museum of Origins
Johannesburg, South Africa

Exhibitions on the history of early humans in Africa, including ancient rock art, with audio tours.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
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