South African Airways Museum Society

The South African Airways Museum Society sits at Rand Airport and displays a collection of aircraft, including two Boeing 747s, along with aviation memorabilia and scale models. The exhibits allow visitors to see these planes up close and learn about their role in aviation history.

The organization was founded in 1986 by South African Airways employees, following the airline's acquisition of a Junkers Ju 52 aircraft in 1981. These early acquisitions formed the foundation for preserving historic aircraft for future generations.

The museum tells the story of South African aviation through exhibits, photographs, and documents that show how the country built its air transport system. Visitors can learn how flying connected this vast nation and shaped its development.

The museum sits on the airport grounds and is best explored on foot, with direct access to the large aircraft on display. Visitors should allow plenty of time to see the different areas and step inside some of the planes.

Beyond serving as a museum, some aircraft in the collection are rented for corporate events and film production work. This gives the site a dual role as both a preservation space and a living venue where historic planes remain active.