
Pioneer Museum
While enjoying a cup of coffee and homemade bread, visitors can experience a way of life that has irrevocably passed. The stories of the Pioneer Museum and 1848 house, and of the people who lived on the farm, Hartebeestpoort, are enacted against the background of the pioneer years in South Africa..
The house was built of clay and local materials, with a thatched roof and earthen floors, and is furnished in the traditional 19th century rural style. The house is surrounded by a traditional herb and vegetable garden, orchard, furnished wagon house and vineyard. Well-trained guides in period clothing present adult programmes and curriculum-based educational programmes.
Visitors can make use of the picnic and braai facilities. The two lapas and the hall can be rented for family celebrations and work-related functions. A New Year’s Festival is held on 1 January every year.
Conferencing Facilities
- The Hall and Lapa’s are only available from 12:00-24:00 during weekends
- No refund if any refuse is left behind.
- ‘Braais’ only allowed at braai facilities provided.
- No parking allowed inside the Museum terrain, unless permission is obtained from the Museum Manager, two weeks prior to the function.
- Bring own chairs and tables if using the terrain.
- Payments must be made at least two weeks in advance
- Please bring or e-mail your deposit slip to the Museum
Lease agreement available at the Reception.
Admission Fees
Prices for Adults, Children and Pensioners
Adult
R40/adult
Children
R25/child
- Guided
Pensioners
R20/pensioner
Educator
Free entry for educator/ group of 30 learners
R30/educator
Learners
R30/learner
Internation Tourist
Adult
R70/person
Internation Tourist
Child
R30/child
Special Guided Tours
70/person
Contact Information
Physical Address:
Keuning Dr, Silverton, Pretoria, 0127
GPS Coordinates:
25°44′ 33″ S 28°11′ 09″ E
Contact Details:
Tel: 012 813 8006
Cell: 072 323 9758
E-mail: pioneerm@ditsong.org.za
Admission Daily:
Mon-Fri: 07:30-14:00
Public holidays/ Saturdays/ Sundays: 09:00-16:00