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Featuring state of the art technology and unprecedented interactivity, the AutoPavilion in Uitenhage proudly showcases the evolution of the VW brand from the very first Beetle to the contemporary passenger and sports cars of today. Travel the world in an interactive \u201cmovie studio\u201d Beetle complete with green screen technology, rub shoulders with icons of yesteryear such as Herbie or South Africa\u2019s oldest kombi, or simply watch in amazement as a car (sliced by a laser) folds in half. WIth amazing special effects and stunning interactive displays, the AutoPavilion provides the ultimate in edutainment.", "original_name": null, "info": "Opening times: Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 4 PM", "address": [ "103 Algoa Rd Alexander Park Industrial, Uitenhage, South Africa" ], "email": [ "autopavilion@vwsa.co.za" ], "phone": [ "+27419945941" ], "links": [ { "url": "https://www.autopavilion.co.za", "title": "Official Site" }, { "url": "https://www.facebook.com/AutoPavilion", "title": "Facebook" } ], "coordinates": [ { "lat": "-33.783232", "lon": "25.418351" } ] }, { "id": 3158, "title": "Franschhoek Motor Museum", "permalink": "https://automuseums.info/museum/franschhoek-motor-museum/", "excerpt": "“Across the length and breadth of Southern Africa, only one place can adequately portray the evolution of the automobile, The […]", "featured_image": "https://automuseums.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/326267759_548548857018419_5688691993055984084_n-300x200.jpg", "country": "South Africa", "city": "", "vehicle_types": [ "Automobile" ], "latitude": "-33.879608", "longitude": "19.002872", "is_fiva_member": false, "cache_file_path": "/var/www/sites/Automuseums-gpx/cache/countries/south-africa/museums/3158.html", "description": "\u201cAcross the length and breadth of Southern Africa, only one place can adequately portray the evolution of the automobile, The Franschhoek Motor Museum. The museum\u2019s collection exceeds 220 vehicles \u2013 ranging from a 1898 Beeston motor tricycle to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo supercar \u2013 and more than 80 exhibits will be on view at any one time, displayed in four de-humidified halls with a total floor area of 2700 m\u00b2, and presented in chronological order.\u201d", "original_name": null, "info": "Opening times:\r\n\tMonday \u2013 Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM\r\n\tSaturday \u2013 Sunday and Public Holidays: 10 AM to 4 PM", "address": [ "R45, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa" ], "email": [ "fmm@fmm.co.za" ], "phone": [ "+27218749002" ], "links": [ { "url": "https://www.fmm.co.za", "title": "Official Site" }, { "url": "https://www.facebook.com/franschhoekmotormuseum/", "title": "Facebook" } ], "coordinates": [ { "lat": "-33.879608", "lon": "19.002872" } ] }, { "id": 6459, "title": "Helderberg Motorcycle Museum", "permalink": "https://automuseums.info/museum/helderberg-motorcycle-museum/", "excerpt": "Step into the realm of one man\u2019s unyielding dedication and passion, where the spirit of the ride is immortalized across […]", "featured_image": "https://automuseums.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_2140-2-300x226.jpg", "country": "South Africa", "city": "Sir Lowry's Pass", "vehicle_types": [ "Automobilia", "Motorcycle" ], "latitude": "-25.885021", "longitude": "28.160379", "is_fiva_member": false, "cache_file_path": "/var/www/sites/Automuseums-gpx/cache/countries/south-africa/museums/6459.html", "description": "Step into the realm of one man\u2019s unyielding dedication and passion, where the spirit of the ride is immortalized across the ages. Museum stands as a testament to the commitment of sourcing, restoring, and showcasing classic rare memorabilia, providing a captivating glimpse into the rich history of motorcycling.", "original_name": null, "info": "Opening Times: Tuesday \u2013 Friday: 9AM \u2013 3:30 PM; Weekends: 7 AM to 3:30 PM", "address": [ "16 Old Sir Lowry's Pass Rd, Sir Lowry's Pass, South Africa" ], "email": null, "phone": [ "+27673030265" ], "links": [ { "url": "https://helderbergmotorcyclemuseum.co.za", "title": "Official Site" }, { "url": "https://www.facebook.com/MotorcycleMuseumHelderberg/", "title": "Facebook" } ], "coordinates": [ { "lat": "-25.885021", "lon": "28.160379" } ] }, { "id": 4387, "title": "James Hall Museum of Transport", "permalink": "https://automuseums.info/museum/james-hall-museum-of-transport/", "excerpt": "This is the largest and most comprehensive land-transport museum in South Africa, was established by the late Jimmie Hall and […]", "featured_image": "https://automuseums.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/image_2024-11-22_132559639-300x182.png", "country": "South Africa", "city": "Johannesburg South", "vehicle_types": [ "Automobile", "Automobilia", "Motorcycle", "Others" ], "latitude": "-26.233782", "longitude": "28.053739", "is_fiva_member": false, "cache_file_path": "/var/www/sites/Automuseums-gpx/cache/countries/south-africa/museums/4387.html", "description": "This is the largest and most comprehensive land-transport museum in South Africa, was established by the late Jimmie Hall and the City of Johannesburg in February 1964. The museum shows land transport in all its forms: ox-wagons, coaches and carts, bicycles, motorbikes, tractors, fire engines, buses, trams, trains and cars \u2013 from the Model T Ford to electric cars", "original_name": null, "info": "Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM\r\n\r\nClosed on:\r\nMondays\r\nChristmas Day\r\nBoxing Day\r\nGood Friday\r\nNew Year's Day", "address": [ "Klipriviersberg 106-Ir, Johannesburg South, South Africa" ], "email": [ "maekop@joburg.org.za" ], "phone": [ "+2711435-9821" ], "links": [ { "url": "https://www.jhmt.org.za", "title": "Official Site" } ], "coordinates": [ { "lat": "-26.233782", "lon": "28.053739" } ] }, { "id": 4019, "title": "Matjiesfontein Transport Museum", "permalink": "https://automuseums.info/museum/matjiesfontein-transport-museum/", "excerpt": "The Transport Museum, located on the edge of the village, features a remarkable collection of vintage cars from the 1930-1960s […]", "featured_image": "https://automuseums.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/495737da67317f4a1b8838b3f386c2c2-300x166.jpg", "country": "South Africa", "city": "Matjiesfontein", "vehicle_types": [ "Automobile", "Others" ], "latitude": "-33.231131", "longitude": "20.583079", "is_fiva_member": false, "cache_file_path": "/var/www/sites/Automuseums-gpx/cache/countries/south-africa/museums/4019.html", "description": "The Transport Museum, located on the edge of the village, features a remarkable collection of vintage cars from the 1930-1960s era, among them, Chevys, Dodges and a Jaguar MK8. The collection includes two Royal Daimlers from King George VI\u2019s 1947 tour of South Africa, which he undertook accompanied by Princesses Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) and Margaret. There are also antique bicycles in all styles, an ex-London bus as well as a steam train and carriages, which you can explore inside.", "original_name": null, "info": null, "address": [ "6091 Matjiesfontein Ave, Matjiesfontein, South Africa" ], "email": [ "bookings@lordmilnerhotel.co.za" ], "phone": [ "+27235613011" ], "links": [ { "url": "https://www.matjiesfontein.com/pages/museums/", "title": "Details Page" }, { "url": "https://www.matjiesfontein.com/pages/museums/", "title": "Details" }, { "url": "https://www.facebook.com/Matjiesfontein", "title": "Facebook" } ], "coordinates": [ { "lat": "-33.231131", "lon": "20.583079" } ] }, { "id": 6322, "title": "Munster Motor Museum", "permalink": "https://automuseums.info/museum/munster-motor-museum/", "excerpt": "Rod Kinsey who, with Con Engelbrecht and Ken Sink, managed Classic Cars and Motorcycles in Margate for four years, has […]", "featured_image": "https://automuseums.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fiat-500B_1958-300x225.jpg", "country": "South Africa", "city": "Munster", "vehicle_types": [ "Automobile", "Automobilia", "Motorcycle", "Others" ], "latitude": "-31.010397", "longitude": "30.24838", "is_fiva_member": false, "cache_file_path": "/var/www/sites/Automuseums-gpx/cache/countries/south-africa/museums/6322.html", "description": "Rod Kinsey who, with Con Engelbrecht and Ken Sink, managed Classic Cars and Motorcycles in Margate for four years, has built a motor museum in a specially constructed barn on his family estate. Known as the Munster Motor Museum, the facility reflects his family\u2019s lifelong passion and contribution to cars and motor racing.\n\nThe Munster Motor Museum provides displays of restoration projects through to completed cars with a dose of motorcycles, engines and models showing the inner workings of steam, diesel, petrol and electric lumps thrown in for good measure. Oh yes, and there\u2019s a host of model planes, ships and cars mixed in with other interesting motoring, shipping and flying memorabilia.", "original_name": null, "info": "Opening Hours: 10am - 3pm\r\n\r\nOut of season: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.\r\n\r\nIn season: every day and all public holidays.", "address": [ "816 Monty Sawyer, Munster, South Africa" ], "email": [ "rod@kinsey.co.za" ], "phone": [ "+27825796387" ], "links": [ { "url": "https://www.classiccarsmotorcycles.co.za", "title": "Official Site" }, { "url": "https://www.facebook.com/munstermotormuseum", "title": "Facebook" } ], "coordinates": [ { "lat": "-31.010397", "lon": "30.24838" } ] }, { "id": 4677, "title": "Nissan & Datsun Heritage Museum", "permalink": "https://automuseums.info/museum/nissan-datsun-heritage-museum/", "excerpt": "Owned by car enthusiast Freek de Kock, the museum has a collection of 118 Datsun and Nissan vehicles including a […]", "featured_image": "https://automuseums.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/preview-928x522-1-300x200.jpg", "country": "South Africa", "city": "Bothaville", "vehicle_types": [ "Automobile", "Others" ], "latitude": "-27.3849381", "longitude": "26.6232151", "is_fiva_member": false, "cache_file_path": "/var/www/sites/Automuseums-gpx/cache/countries/south-africa/museums/4677.html", "description": "Owned by car enthusiast Freek de Kock, the museum has a collection of 118 Datsun and Nissan vehicles including a 240Z; a 1600 SSS; a 1971 first generation Nissan Skyline GT-R coupe, together with five other GT-Rs including the R35; the 1970 Nissan President V8 limousine that was owned by the late Mozambican President, Samora Machel; a Pulsar; a 1200 GX; a Laurel; and many others. Most of the cars are in working order.", "original_name": null, "info": "Open by appointment only", "address": [ "Hendrik Potgieter Dr, Bothaville, South Africa" ], "email": [ "2030036@gmail.com" ], "phone": [ "+27823448910" ], "links": [ { "url": "https://www.speedhunters.com/2019/03/the-datsun-nissan-heritage-museum-youve-never-heard-of/", "title": "Pictorial Report" }, { "url": "https://www.speedhunters.com/2019/03/the-datsun-nissan-heritage-museum-youve-never-heard-of/", "title": "Report from 2019" }, { "url": "https://thevillagenews.co.za/take-a-trip-down-memory-lane-at-the-datsun-heritage-museum-now-open-to-all-in-bothaville/", "title": "Another report" } ], "coordinates": [ { "lat": "-27.3849381", "lon": "26.6232151" } ] }, { "id": 10096, "title": "Outeniqua Transport Museum", "permalink": "https://automuseums.info/museum/outeniqua-transport-museum/", "excerpt": "Housed in an old locomotive shed, Outeniqua Transport Museum was established in 1992 and its main attraction is a display […]", "featured_image": "https://automuseums.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4432-1-300x225.jpg", "country": "South Africa", "city": "George", "vehicle_types": [ "Automobile", "Bus / Coach", "Others" ], "latitude": "-33.963255", "longitude": "22.4745", "is_fiva_member": false, "cache_file_path": "/var/www/sites/Automuseums-gpx/cache/countries/south-africa/museums/10096.html", "description": "Housed in an old locomotive shed, Outeniqua Transport Museum was established in 1992 and its main attraction is a display of over 50 steam locomotives, carriages and other rolling stock.\u00a0The museum also includes a photo gallery depicting breathtaking photos of South African steam trains, crockery and cutlery used on main line trains and in station restaurants, a collection of steam locomotive number plates and makers plates, a model train room, and a selection of classic cars as well.", "original_name": null, "info": "Opening times:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tMon to Friday: 08h00 to 16h30\r\n\tSaturdays & Public Holidays: 08h00 to 14h00", "address": [ "2 Mission Rd, George, South Africa" ], "email": [ "Heritage2@transnet.net" ], "phone": [ "+27448018289" ], "links": [ { "url": "https://www.gardenroute.com/outeniqua-transport-museum-george_content_op_view_id_2999", "title": "Details Page" }, { "url": "https://www.gardenroute.com/outeniqua-transport-museum-george_content_op_view_id_2999", "title": "Details" } ], "coordinates": [ { "lat": "-33.963255", "lon": "22.4745" } ] }, { "id": 5878, "title": "The Motor Museum at Casterbridge", "permalink": "https://automuseums.info/museum/the-motor-museum-at-casterbridge/", "excerpt": "The museum displays an impressive range of classic cars and does restoration work for collectors.", "featured_image": "https://automuseums.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/motor_0-300x185.jpg", "country": "South Africa", "city": "White River", "vehicle_types": [ "Automobile", "Automobilia", "Others" ], "latitude": "-25.305687", "longitude": "31.030499", "is_fiva_member": false, "cache_file_path": "/var/www/sites/Automuseums-gpx/cache/countries/south-africa/museums/5878.html", "description": "The museum displays an impressive range of classic cars and does restoration work for collectors.", "original_name": null, "info": "Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday: 9 AM to 4 PM", "address": [ "R40 & Numbi Gate Road, White River, South Africa" ], "email": [ "louis@vandermerwe.co.za" ], "phone": [ "+27825783552" ], "links": [ { "url": "https://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/mpumalanga/white-river-history-and-motor-museum/", "title": "Details Page" }, { "url": "https://www.casterbridge.co.za/the-motor-museum.html", "title": "Official Site" } ], "coordinates": [ { "lat": "-25.305687", "lon": "31.030499" } ] }, { "id": 4021, "title": "Thomas River Historical Village", "permalink": "https://automuseums.info/museum/thomas-river-historical-village/", "excerpt": "Thomas River, named in 1801, takes its name from an English deserter, Thomas Bentley. Part of Van Der Kemps missionary, […]", "featured_image": "https://automuseums.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/phoca_thumb_l_e-cape-april-030-300x225.jpg", "country": "South Africa", "city": "Cathcart District", "vehicle_types": [ "Automobile", "Automobilia", "Others" ], "latitude": "-32.459522", "longitude": "27.269634", "is_fiva_member": false, "cache_file_path": "/var/www/sites/Automuseums-gpx/cache/countries/south-africa/museums/4021.html", "description": "Thomas River, named in 1801, takes its name from an English deserter, Thomas Bentley. Part of Van Der Kemps missionary, Bentley was killed by a poison Bushman Arrow while crossing the river, thus duly named Thomas River. The original train station, sited between the stone forts, dates from the late 1870\u2019s with the new station coming into being in 1926. The station saw its last train in 1948 when the new line opened. Thomas River Historical Village, reborn in 2003, has been passionately restored by Jeff and Ann Sansom to take you back to yesteryear. 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