The War Museum’s seven display halls with their unique exhibits and dioramas as well as the numerous outside exhibits provide the visitor with an overview of the background, course, impact and suffering caused by the Anglo-Boer War that was fought between the two Boer Republics of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State and Great Britain from 1899-1902. The War Museum has the largest collection of Anglo-Boer War related objects and memorabilia in the world, therefore these objects on display bear testimony to the fact that this war caused only suffering for all parties involved.
After the death of General Piet Joubert, General Louis Botha became the Commandant-General of the Transvaal Forces. He held this position to the end…
The tile tableaux displayed in the De Wet Hall depicts famous Anglo-Boer War battles scenes and heroes. They originally formed part of the …
Emily Hobhouse was a remarkable British woman that performed relief work amongst the inhabitants of the concentration camps while…
President S.J.P. (Paul) Kruger was the President of the South African Republic also known as the Transvaal. The ultimatum that led to the start of….
Sol Plaatje was an interpreter for the court during the Siege of Mafeking. His diary of that period is considered to be one of the most important documents…
After the defeat of the British forces during the so called Black Week, Sir Buller was replaced…
