Ditsong National Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in Pretoria, South Africa.
The museum exhibits extensive collections of mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates across multiple floors of detailed scientific displays and specimens.
Founded as the Staatsmuseum in 1892, the institution changed its name to Ditsong National Museum of Natural History in 2010 as part of a larger museums organization.
The museum holds South African natural heritage collections, including hominid fossils from the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and the famous Mrs Ples skull.
Located on Paul Kruger Street between Visagie and Minnaar Streets, the museum opens daily from 8:00 to 14:00 with guided tours available in multiple South African languages.
The Discovery Centre provides hands-on activities with specimens and educational materials translated into Braille for enhanced accessibility to all visitors.
Location: City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Operator: Ditsong Museums of South Africa
Opening Hours: 08:00-14:00
Website: https://ditsong.org.za/en/our-museums/museum-of-natural-history
GPS coordinates: -25.75304,28.18941
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:02
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