Well preserved and presented exhibitions, would recommend it for everyone

Great experience. There is really ALOT to see. A must for any war buff. Make sure you take your time going thru all the exibits, its easy to miss something.

Awesome outing for the family.Well preserved and neat display.There should be a coffee shop or a snack shop. On a scorching hot day, youll probably die of dehydration if you dont go prepared😜

I was pleasantly surprised, the grounds were nearly kept and the staff were very friendly. They have some great displays from traditional weapons to cannons, tanks and aircraft. Well worth the price and very informative

Really awesome for the kids, I loved it too. The exhibits are super cool. Its a real hidden gem in jhb, you must try it if have not.

The displays are amazing. There are things there you would never expect to find, and I make a point to go there whenever I travel to Johannesburg.Sadly, some of the displays arent labelled.That being said, the museum director was incredibly rude to guests and staff. What a pity. Ruined an otherwise great outing.

The museum makes for a very nice outing and overall, everything is fairly neat. But it is obvious that upkeep and curation are not the order of the day. When we were there, there were many displays that were not labeled; in the halls, many lights were not on so some display were not easy to view.I understand that the museum was closed for a while due to the pandemic, but now that everything is up and running again, there should be no excuse for the place not being well-maintained and presented. It is sorry to see history going lost due to lack of interest in keeping everything organized and documented.The same, I think, should apply to the cafeteria that used to operate there before; there should be a place to buy something to eat and drink again and to enjoy that at the tables outside.I think there are a number of things that could be done to make the museum more appealing and attractive, as the displays of vehicles is very interesting. Perhaps employing a curator (and firing the existing one, if there is one) should be the first step.

Was a great place to be fir the first time in my 37 years i have been in johaanesburg

Collection is great. Such a nice place to see part of history and learn. For kids to observe.But Organisation:-Main gate guard had a mask on neck! When as a Dr, I advised him, he got upset! And wanted to take my temperature. So I had to insist ....-There was only one hand sanitizer that was on entrance door but not working! Then nothing in different halls!-No guide to ask questions!They can put big signs of the Year for the machinery to organize some structure for visitors to understand better.Does museum have a Curator?!?I still don’t understand why a Buffalo head in a military museum! It didn’t have any sign!-Many information signs were either too dusty or not readable!And no tap around to wash!-No visitor notebook to write comments! Photo attached here.-Rubbish even inside some of machines! Photo attached here.-Some visitors weren’t having mask too!I feel sad.Increase the ticket fee and keep this National heritage in a better shape!

Still super epic 30 years later. The 7-year old declared it to be the best day of his life. Its cool. Also they have an immaculate Spitfire (and an Uber rare 262).

A place to visit if you like history or are interested in antiques. All the artifacts are well preserved and are in good condition. Must visit for kids to learn about history.

Capsule of historyBeautiful displaysWouldve liked the option to have a restaurant to have a drink afterwards.All and all amazing!

Well maintained and informative Musium, enjoyed a lot

Well worth spending time with the grand children

Very well kept museum - very informative. Will definitely visit again (after having read up on some war history😅)

Still beautiful after all these years - unfortunately they had no power when we went. So all the halls were closed.

Awesome visit to a well maintained museum with very good exhibits. Well worth popping in ....

Very good experience. The exhibitions are in great shape. The way the halls are also laid out allows for one to chronologically explore the military history. The tanks and the fighter aircrafts are even more impressive in real life. Definitely a museum to go to with the family, or even by yourself like I did.

The museum is an excellent place to visit if you are a history buff. There is not enough time in the day to see everything. Really a great family experience

The collection here is a lot bigger than I expected. There is also a great mix of South African military vehicles and paraphernalia as well as German and British war collections from the First and Second World Wars. Descriptions are detailed and a lot of care had gone I to curating the exhibions. Definitely a must-do at least once for any local. The tanks were my favorite!

So much to see. So much history. Could not go through it all in an hour. Loved the displays and didnt break the bank to get into the venue. My son who is 10 did not want to leave. Will definitely go back again.

Good outing for the family. The planes and tanks are fascinating to kids.

Awesome museum with so much to see and very well laid out. Spotlessly clean with all the brass work on the big guns shined to a high gloss. Great place to visit especially for history buffs. Would advise ladies to wear comfortable shoes as there is quite a bit of walking. A really enjoyable way to spend 2 to 3 hours.

Very cool and fascinating museum! You sort of wonder why you didnt visit it ages ago! Very underrated and sort of a well kept secret in Joburg.Most definitely worthwhile, takes a morning/afternoon to get through everything and once youre done you probably wont go back for many years so Id recommend taking your time.

I was incredibly impressed with this museum. There are countless exhibitions ranging from small arms to heavy artillery and tanks. Among the aircraft exhibited is a beautiful Spitfire as well as a stunning example of a Rolls Royce Merlin engine. Everything is clean and perfectly maintained. This place is well worth its entrance fee.

Well worth a visit and great value at R40. The exhibits are kept in good condition and complete with informative descriptions. Large static displays are mainly tanks/armoured vehicles, fixed wing aircraft and field artillary. It tries to represent all side of the South African history story, which adds a narrative you will not find in many museums, particularly abroad.

As an adult, I definitely appreciated the history this museum has managed to preserve, took some lovely photos, please note that they do not allow photography inside the halls. I wouldnt recommend taking children here, unless of course the aim is a history lesson, otherwise they wouldnt have fun.

Brilliant history in this museum its well kept and clean and truly a legacy for generations

With its own stop on the Green sightseeing bus route, this is well worth a visit. Just allow enough time to see everything, we were there for three hours and barely scratched the surface of some displays.Everything is beautifully presented and accessible to visitors. The exhibits cover a vast area, easily absorbing visitors, giving the feeling that you have the place to yourself.The museum has a huge collection of artefacts, addressing all aspects of the military experience from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Although it primarily focusses on conflict in southern Africa and South African involvement in the World Wars, its but far more rounded than my description suggests.In addition to its impressive collection of hardware, uniforms, biographies, the museum has a large collection of smaller (everyday) military items. Equally as interesting, youd struggle to find such a comprehensive collection of such objects elsewhere.Possibly the best military museum Ive been to.

Unforgettable experience.The prices are R30 per child and R40 adults, no discounts for schools but its worth it,A lovely man named Hamish explained us everything, with his all pacience to deal with kids, he was just great. He has a big knowledge of wars, he answered all the kids questions and more. We walked all together through that huge Museum and we learned a lot. Thanks, Mr. Amish!!!!!

An interesting place to learn something about the SA military history.

Amazing staff, incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming. Great place, vast spaces, highly valuable and technical collection. A great place for adults and children. Space for picnics.

Great bit of South African history. A well balanced representation of all wars / struggles that clearly seened to have plagued our country. Almost too much information but well worth the visit. The staff are friendly and helpful, with lectures taking place when you move around between the different exhibits. Good to see that all history is represented, no matter what the political orientation is and was. Would be nice to see, is a similar museum on nation building, as we have definitely ticked all the boxes when it comes to having spilt South African blood!!!

Wide assortment of military artefacts, vehicles and memorabilia. Mostly dating from the first and second world wars, although other exhibits cover the boer wars and the border wars. The collection of vehicles, guns and aircraft is substantial - aircraft from the second world War alone for example include Hawker Hurricane, Spitfire, ME109, ME262, FW190.

Definitely a must go guys🙆 very nice museum to take the kids to, they do open on Sundays as well✔️

It was amazing viewing all of the exhibits and seeing all the old tanks and the assortment of planes used in WW1, WW2 and the Border War. Great place to visit if you love history!

Was a beautiful experience. Takesvuou back in time. Makes you realise how men and women fought wars to save our country. Every SA citizen should visit this museum.

Walking into this museum reminded me of the old war movies I watched growing up. The original war relics, machine guns, war planes and miniature war ships all arrayed and perfectly preserved from wars like the world war I and II, Anglo-dutch rivalry, Xhosa wars, Mfecane, Battles between Voortrekkers and Zulus to mention but just a few.Photography is allowed in some places and the fare that gets you in is very affordable. Its a museum worth visiting.

Well worth a visit. Memorial for all Saffers who fought for their country and a huge range of military vehicles and aircraft, including a lot of German machinery, which you dont see much of in Europe. Included first ww2 jet powered fighter bomber, so fast the allies had to attack it on takeoff or landing.

We really enjoyed our day at the museum and was taken back to the years that we were still the best. My grandson learned about history in a fun and understandable way.

The museum is a fine place to spend some time. I attended a parade in memory of those Paratroopers that lost their lives protecting that country.

Very informative museum with a great history of the SA military and other nations.

Really appreciated the amount of history. A vast amount of militaria portrayed from across many nations and the exhibitions are fantastic! Unbelievable collection of military machinery from across the world! Highly recommend! Pitty though that no pictures are allowed inside the buildings where most of the historic militaria are exhibited :(

Museum has good collections of exhibits but most of them are not maintained. Worth the price of entrance

Worth a visit. Well maintained. If you are looking for military facts, you must visit this museum. Plenty of save parking .

Very informativeGood layoutEnjoyable experience with one of their very knowledgeable Curators

Just enough history to have a great day at one place. Feels as if you are back in the time presented by each, display.

What an amazing museum. The artifacts are outstanding. Very well kept . Immaculate and the attention to detail is great. Lovely day out.

Great place to be. I learnt alot

Really great museum and very accommodating. They restore exhibits on-premises and have very knowledgeable and skill curators. There is a lot of information and history posted about each exhibit and everything is well maintained. A highly recommended place to take your kids or to visit if you are a military enthusiast.

Great exhibits, kid friendly, staff was a bit unhelpfull and a tour guide wouldve been nice

My experience here was absolutely awesome! They have a great collection that just seems never ending! You definitely need more than an hour to go through this museum. A little disappointed they didnt have any guided tours though.

Great place, lots of fun and interesting things for the kids.

Beautiful museum. There is a wide variety of historical information and antiques to view. There are things you can touch and some you cannot touch . The museum is centrally located next to the JHB ZOO and the entrance fee is quite cheap. I wish there was some signs inside the museum to make navigating the museum easier and quite interesting . There are lots of real planes and tanks to see.

Absolutely Spectacular, it is in my opinion the most hidden gem in all of JHB, especially if you have little boys!!!

As an aviation enthusiast i enjoyed seeing the planes that were used in the world war, great place to learn alot!

The kids enjoyed the history and the tour guides know what they are talking about

What I was expecting to be just another museum I absolutely loved my time here and so admire the inclusiveness and ideology of this must see experience in Joburg.

The SA National Museum contains examples of military equipment from South Africa in the twentieth century.

Kids love it, with all military vehicles including play area where they play on a jeep and plane

There is a wealth of history in this place.

I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of excellent, well curated military exhibitions. The displays are well maintained and the venue beautiful. Definitely worth a visit!

Fantastic. Everything you visit there is a new exhibit. Some of the rarest and best preserved militeria are on display here. The Museum, is well laid out, exhibits are well described, the facilities are neat and clean. It spans from the 1800 to current. Its an experience seeing the weaponry you used on display in a museum.

Nice war museum, behind Johannesburg zoo

Great museum of South African military history and some amazing WWII planes, tanks, and vehicles.

Always enjoyed visiting here. Good place to take the family if youre in the area. Large and varied collection

A must for lovers of history, War planes and tanks - well kept and very neat and well organised.

Lots of South African history. You will need a good 2 hours to see and read

Educational learn a lot about our our Military

Then and Now, War and Peace

Beautifully preserved and presented military artefacts, fun and educational family outing. Unfortunately the kiosk is no longer operating so bring your own snacks.

There is something ethereal about the war museum. Every exhibit and display offers intrigue...however hauntingly quiet...you cannot help but contemplate those who both sacrificed and lost their lives during war-time. It is a pity you cannot take photos in both the Adler and Brink Hall - that is by far the most interesting exhibits.

What an amazing collection of rare aircraft and weaponry. It is well worth a long visit. An extraordinary gem, but bring your own drinks and snacks, there is sadly no cafe.

Do yourself a favor and visit. Bring your family. It is well cept and worth your time

Great attraction and fun for the whole family.

Really good experience, friendly staff.

This is an amazing museum. I really enjoyed my time there. A great selection of displays

Its an absolutely amazing museum. A must see!! 😀

Great place some unique pieces!

Great experience, Very well maintained.

Great items to see and generally well looked after

Very clean and well worth the visit! Excellent exhibitions

As always a pleasure to walk through the displays.

Amazing place to understand military history, especially ours. You need as much time as possible, however there is no shop or restaurant.

Great exhibits, well well looked after, friendly staff, kiosk available, children friendly, great place to spend the day. Clean toilets. Not crowded. Affordable and worth spending the day.

Interesting artifacts regarding our countries history and war

Well-managed and clean. Very interesting. R45 per adult. If we are not reminded often enough of history we will repeat it.

Varied and interesting collection of war and weapon artefacts. The guides are very knowledgeable.

Truly interesting as had family who lost their lives in the Second World War as well as ones who were prisoners of war. A bit diappointing with some of the exhibits, not all are relevant to war and should be at other museums that commemorate certain aspects of history in SA.Security officials lounging around do not inspire one either.Overall well worth the visit though, plan on spending at least four hours to appreciate what is on display.

Very nice exhibit. Only disappointed you are not allowed to take pictures in the exhibit halls

Always interesting. Exhibits are constantly being upgraded. One criticism is there are no shops there so take something to drink .The halls are hot in summer

Pleasantly surprised when visiting the museum. Really had a lot more on display than I anticipated. I really enjoyed my morning there. Thank you!

Lots to see and posters to read about the various exhibits. Thrilling to typical 11-year-old boys !

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Very nice hasnt changed much, price is reasonable, pitty the restaurant is gone.

Amazing array of history and machines of war in all shapes and sizes, with particular emphasis on South African history and involvement in wars since the late 1800s. What would be nice is a little more info on particular items, such as how one comes by a Russian T-34 on the tip of Africa. What would be nice to see is more information on liberation armies and perhaps tribal militaries in Africa, seeing as there are entire exhibits dedicated to 32 Battalion. My son always wants to go to the 61 Mech exhibit to ride the Ratel video game (as he calls it) but I never know how to switch it on. Maybe those small details could be improved on, but overall its amazing to see Spitfires, Hurricanes, Mossies and tons of other incredible history right in Johannesburg, and dirt cheap as well.

Thank you for taking care of many soldiers memories.

Stunning displays, well maintained and an incredible collection of world war 1, 2 and modern tanks, airplanes, jets, artillery, naval and other military equipment.Take the family a picnic blanket, drinks and basket with the kids and find a shady place on the lawns and make a morning or afternoon of the museum.

Many weapons here you should take your Children here

It has really impressive exhibits, including real size planes, tanks, armoured vehicles etc. It was very informative and far exceeded my expectations.