The Old Court House Museum, historical artifacts

Erected in 1866, once a court house, now a museum…

You will find this museum in Durban central, near the City Hall, on the corner of Samore Machel (Aliwal) and Anton Lembede (Smith) Street. The Old Court House Museum in Durban is one of the oldest buildings around and has witnessed many of South Africa’s important events. Why not pay this building with its interesting past a visit when out & about around Durban central? There is no fee to visit this museum, so your budget stays intact!

There are photos, artifacts and documents to learn from or to assist you in research. There are interesting figurines that will help you imagine the history of Durban and a collection of fascinating model ships. Even the recent Soccer World Cup and the vuvuzela has found a place in the museum.

Visiting hours

Durban’s Old Court House Museum is open from Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm and on Sundays and Public Holidays, from 11am to 4pm. The Museum is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Tel no: 031 311 2226/7.

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