National Museum

The National Museum – a natural history, cultural history and art museum – was established in 1877 and is a Declared Cultural Institution, which resorts under the Department of Arts and Culture and is governed by a council. The mission of the National Museum is to provide heritage resources and an enjoyable experience to all people through quality research, conservation, education and exhibitions.

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National Science Week activities at the Museum

National Science Week (2 to 7 August) is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST). It is intended to contribute to the...

Oliewenhuis Art Museum

Oliewenhuis Art Museum is a declared national institution with a mission to collect, conserve and exhibit works of art which represent the heritage of South African art.

Culna 2010

Culna is a popular magazine with articles written by staff of the Museum on topics related to the Museum. It is published once a year in November and distributed free of charge.

Freshford House Museum

Freshford House Museum is one of the few houses of the upper middle class of the Edwardian period that still exists in Bloemfontein.

First Raadsaal Museum

The First Raadsaal is the oldest remaining building in Bloemfontein. The history of the establishment of the Free State is depicted there.

Wagon Museum

The Wagon Museum is situated on the same premises as the First Raadsaal Museum. It houses a collection of historical wagons and carriages.

Florisbad Research Station

Florisbad Quaternary Research Station is a fossil-bearing spring mound situated 45 km northwest of Bloemfontein.

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