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    Dive into the history of the museum and see who are the people behind the success of the Anglo-Boer War Museum.

    History of the Museum ➜

    Dive into the history of the Anglo-Boer War Museum

    Friends of the War Museum ➜

    A society that acts as the liaison between the Museum and the people

    Personnel ➜

    See who are the people behind the success of the war museum

    About

    Dive into the history of the museum and see who are the people behind the success of the Anglo-Boer War Museum.

    History of the Museum ➜

    Dive into the history of the Anglo-Boer War Museum

    Friends of the War Museum ➜

    A society that acts as the liaison between the Museum and the people

    Personnel ➜

    See the people behind the success of the Anglo-Boer War Museum

  • Explore

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    Read what happened in some of the biggest moments in South African history, where monuments are based and why they exist. Take a walk through history in our Exhibits and ready more about the struggles of the women that lived through the war.

    History of the war ➜

    Dive into the history of the war

    Collections ➜

    Read more about our Collections

    National Womens Memorial ➜

    Read more about what the National Women's Memorial commemorates, as well as about the monument itself.

    Heritage Route ➜

    Take a virtual walk through the Heritage Route

    Exhibitions ➜

    Take a virtual walk through the Heritage Route

    Explore

    Read what happened in some of the biggest moments in South African history, where monuments are based and why they exist. Take a walk through history in our Exhibits and ready more about the struggles of the women that lived through the war.

    History of the war ➜

    Dive into the history of the war

    Heritage Route ➜

    Take a virtual walk through the Heritage Route

    Collections ➜

    Read more about our Collections

    Exhibitions ➜

    Take a walk through history in our Exhibitions

    National Womens Memorial ➜

    Read more about what the National Women's Memorial commemorates, as well as about the monument itself.

  • Research

    Research

    A meeting point for all research around the war

    Database Search ➜

    Search our database for more information on the war

    Document & Photo Archive ➜

    Register and search our whole Document and Photo Archive collection.

    Publications & Articles ➜

    Read through our Publications & Articles

    Research

     A meeting point for all research around the war

    Database Search ➜

    Search our database for more information on the war

    Document & Photo Archive ➜

    Register and search our whole Document and Photo Archive collection.

    Publications & Articles ➜

    Read through our Publications & Articles

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Exhibitions

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.

Permanent Exhibitions

General Louis Botha

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…

General De La Rey

The table and chairs on exhibition in the De la Rey Hall were used during the Bloemfontein Conference (31 May 1899 to 5 June….

General De Wet

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

Emily Hobhouse was a remarkable British woman that performed relief work amongst the inhabitants of the concentration camps while…

President Paul Kruger

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

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…

Lord Fredrick Sleigh Roberts

After the defeat of the British forces during the so called Black Week, Sir Buller was replaced…

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Outside Exhibitions

Several noteworthy exhibits are situated on the terrain of the museum.

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Online Exhibitions

View our online exhibitions in the comfort of your own home.

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