National Cultural History Museum, Pretoria

Name: National Cultural History Museum
Address: 149 Visagie Street, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Telephone: +27 12 000 0010

#50 among attractions in Pretoria

Museum, Natural history museum

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National Cultural History Museum (address: 149 Visagie Street) is a place located in Pretoria (Gauteng province) and belongs to the category of museum, natural history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 4419 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 25°45'12"S latitude and 28°11'4"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. National Cultural History Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Bosmanstraat (train, 7 min walk), Bosman Station Coach and Bus Terminus (bus, 10 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History (museum, 1 min walk), Pretoria City Hall (city hall, 4 min walk), Sacred Heart Cathedral (church, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 25°45'12"S, 28°11'4"E

Address

149 Visagie StreetPretoria 0002 South Africa

Contact

+27 12 000 0010

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National Cultural History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church Square, Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History, Kruger House, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History.

0.5 miNE
Square
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~1480 ftE
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~790 ftE
City hall, Architecture, Concert hall
Pretoria City Hall, Pretoria
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0.6 miE
25°45'0"S • 28°11'38"E
Staats Model School, Pretoria
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0.5 miE
Park, Garden
Burgers Park, Pretoria
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0.8 miNW
Cemetery
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~850 ftNE
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Pretoria
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Cultural History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History, Pretoria (1 min walk), Pretoria City Hall, Pretoria (4 min walk), Sacred Heart Cathedral, Pretoria (5 min walk), Ditsong National Museum of Natural History, Pretoria (8 min walk).

How to get to National Cultural History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Cultural History Museum:

Train

Bosmanstraat (7 min walk)
Barracks (10 min walk)

Bus

Bosman Station Coach and Bus Terminus (10 min walk)
Pretoria Gautrain Bus Station (13 min walk)