About The 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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Oliewenhuis Art Museum

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Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 1:00pm | Sat&Sun: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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Freshford House Museum

Mon-Fri: 10:00am – 1:00pm | Sat&Sun: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

31 Kellner St, Bloemfontein, SA

Visitor Reviews

In my opinion the best thing to do in Bloemfontein. Entrance fee is extremely cheap but what u get to see I found amazing, especially the archeological excavations from millions of years ago I found fascinating. In the first floor you can walk through Bloemfontein the way it was a hundred years ago. Very well done!

cmx51 - Ravensburg, Germany

Excellent visit for a family. The museum exceeded my expectations. It is well organised and well informing visit as well. The kids loved it and I enjoyed it as well. It is worthy a visit or two.

MohammedM - Durban, South Africa

I did not know what to expect of this museum but I was pleasantly surprised. I really loved it because it has a lot of life size sculptures, displays and some painting that inform you of the history of the entire Southern African tribes and Bloemfontein too. We got a guide who explained the exhibitions to us. I am a history buff so I was really happy. I cannot wait to return.

FabGlobetrotter03 - New York City, New York