Barberton Museum

In 1898 the nucleus of the museum collection was already established when Mr. Otto Elkan donated a collection of, among other things, quartz and other mineral specimens, and natural history curios, which were displayed in the Carnegie Library

From these humble beginnings the Museum now consists of a Main Museum where the Geology and Mining, Swazi history and general history of Barberton are displayed, as well as Belhaven and Stopforth House Museums, Fernlea Museum and the Block House.

Visiting Times: Monday-Sunday

Main Museum: 09:00-16:00

Belhaven House: 10:00-12:00 14:00-15:00

Block House: Anytime

Fernlea House: 09:00-13:00 14:00-16:00

Stopforth House: 10:00-12:00 14:00-15:00

Entrance fee only for Belhaven and Stopforth: Adult: R15,00 / Child: R8,00 Rest is free.

Address:

36 Pilgrim Street Barberton 1300.  

Tel: +27 (0) 13 712 4208 Fax: +27 (0) 13 712 4281

Kruger Hof Museum

Krugerhof was the last residence of President S.J.P. Kruger in the South African Republic (ZAR). He had left Pretoria in May 1900 because of the threat of the approaching British forces. For some weeks he lived aboard the presidential train which was stationed at Machadodorp. The cold proved too much for the 74 year old President and he moved to Krugerhof, an annex of the Hotel.

The British proclaimed the ZAR a British Territory on 1 September 1900. The President was elderly and infirm and could not live the tough commando life any longer and on 10 September he was given leave of absence to proceed to Europe where he would promote the Boer cause. One of Kruger’s greatest ideals was for the ZAR to have access to the sea without having to pass through British Territory. With the opening of the Delagoa Bay Railway Line in 1895 this ideal was realised.

Contact Details:

Tel: +27 (0) 13 712 4208 

abornman@mpg.gov.za

Address: Waterval Onder

Opening & Closing times: 9am–4pm daily.