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AutoPavilion
Volkswagen of South Africa’s high-tech, interactive expo and heritage centre takes you on a full-throttle journey from concept to classic, laser to legend, with the cars that defined the past and inspire the future. 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 “movie studio” Beetle complete with green screen technology, rub shoulders with icons of yesteryear such as Herbie or South Africa’s 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.
Vehicle types:
- Automobile
Opening times: Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Address:
103 Algoa Rd Alexander Park Industrial, Uitenhage, South Africa
E-mail: autopavilion@vwsa.co.za
Official Site: https://www.autopavilion.co.za
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutoPavilion
Automuseums.info: https://automuseums.info/museum/autopavilion/

Franschhoek Motor Museum
“Across the length and breadth of Southern Africa, only one place can adequately portray the evolution of the automobile, The Franschhoek Motor Museum. The museum’s collection exceeds 220 vehicles – ranging from a 1898 Beeston motor tricycle to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo supercar – 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 m², and presented in chronological order.”
Vehicle types:
- Automobile
Opening times:
Monday – Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday – Sunday and Public Holidays: 10 AM to 4 PM
Address:
R45, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
E-mail: fmm@fmm.co.za
Official Site: https://www.fmm.co.za
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franschhoekmotormuseum/
Automuseums.info: https://automuseums.info/museum/franschhoek-motor-museum/

Helderberg Motorcycle Museum
Step into the realm of one man’s 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.
Vehicle types:
- Automobilia
- Motorcycle
Opening Times: Tuesday – Friday: 9AM – 3:30 PM; Weekends: 7 AM to 3:30 PM
Address:
16 Old Sir Lowry's Pass Rd, Sir Lowry's Pass, South Africa
Official Site: https://helderbergmotorcyclemuseum.co.za
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotorcycleMuseumHelderberg/
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James Hall Museum of Transport
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 – from the Model T Ford to electric cars
- Automobile
- Automobilia
- Motorcycle
- Others
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed on:
Mondays
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Good Friday
New Year's Day
Klipriviersberg 106-Ir, Johannesburg South, South Africa
E-mail: maekop@joburg.org.za
Official Site: https://www.jhmt.org.za
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Matjiesfontein Transport Museum
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’s 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.
- Others
6091 Matjiesfontein Ave, Matjiesfontein, South Africa
E-mail: bookings@lordmilnerhotel.co.za
Details Page: https://www.matjiesfontein.com/pages/museums/
Details: https://www.matjiesfontein.com/pages/museums/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Matjiesfontein
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Munster Motor Museum
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’s lifelong passion and contribution to cars and motor racing.
The 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’s a host of model planes, ships and cars mixed in with other interesting motoring, shipping and flying memorabilia.
- Automobilia
- Motorcycle
- Others
Opening Hours: 10am - 3pm
Out of season: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.
In season: every day and all public holidays.
816 Monty Sawyer, Munster, South Africa
E-mail: rod@kinsey.co.za
Official Site: https://www.classiccarsmotorcycles.co.za
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/munstermotormuseum
Automuseums.info: https://automuseums.info/museum/munster-motor-museum/

Nissan & Datsun Heritage Museum
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.
Open by appointment only
Hendrik Potgieter Dr, Bothaville, South Africa
E-mail: 2030036@gmail.com
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Outeniqua Transport Museum
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. The 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.
- Bus / Coach
Opening times:
Mon to Friday: 08h00 to 16h30
Saturdays & Public Holidays: 08h00 to 14h00
2 Mission Rd, George, South Africa
E-mail: Heritage2@transnet.net
Details Page:
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Automuseums.info: https://automuseums.info/museum/outeniqua-transport-museum/

The Motor Museum at Casterbridge
The museum displays an impressive range of classic cars and does restoration work for collectors.
Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday: 9 AM to 4 PM
R40 & Numbi Gate Road, White River, South Africa
E-mail: louis@vandermerwe.co.za
Details Page:
Official Site: https://www.casterbridge.co.za/the-motor-museum.html

Thomas River Historical Village
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’s 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. Recently added to the village are the motoring Museum donated by the Vintage Car Club, which will interest both car fans and nostalgia fans alike, taking you back to the golden days of motoring
Eastern Cape, Cathcart District, South Africa
E-mail: michelle@oldthomasriver.co.za
Official Site: https://www.oldthomasriver.co.za

Wijnland Auto Museum
An eclectic collection of wrecks, some restored cars, airplanes and more.
Opening times: Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM, Weekends: 9 AM to 4 PM
60 Tarentaal Street Joostenberg Vlakte, South Africa
E-mail: info@wijnlandautomuseum.com
Official Site: https://wijnlandautomuseum.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575507865210
Automuseums.info: https://automuseums.info/museum/wijnland-auto-museum/