Amathole Museum, Natural and cultural history museum in Qonce, South Africa
The Amathole Museum contains extensive collections of mammals, historical artifacts, and cultural exhibits spread across multiple historic buildings in downtown Qonce.
Founded by the King William's Town Naturalist Society in 1884, the museum opened its doors to the public in 1898 and received its current name in 1999.
The Xhosa Gallery, located in the former post office, presents comprehensive exhibits about the traditions and heritage of the Xhosa nation through artifacts and documents.
Museum facilities include a tea room serving refreshments for group visits, a gift shop featuring local crafts, and educational programs for children and adults.
The museum houses the preserved remains of Huberta, a female hippopotamus that traveled 1600 kilometers along the South African coast during the late 1920s.
Location: Qonce
Inception: October 1898
GPS coordinates: -32.87728,27.39176
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:14
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