East London Museum, Natural and cultural history museum in East London, South Africa.
The East London Museum contains extensive collections of regional artifacts, maritime history displays, and natural specimens from the Eastern Cape region.
Founded in 1921, the museum gained international recognition in 1938 when it received the first discovered specimen of a living coelacanth fish.
The museum exhibits southern Nguni beadwork collections and traditional artifacts that represent the heritage of Xhosa-speaking communities in the region.
Visitors can explore the museum from Monday through Saturday, with extended hours on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The institution houses the only preserved Dodo egg in existence, accompanied by a detailed reconstruction of this extinct bird species.
Location: East London
Inception: 1921
Website: http://elmuseum.za.org
GPS coordinates: -32.99792,27.89896
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:36
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