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Whale Museum

Tourist attraction Museum

Compact center with marine mammal information, a hanging whale skeleton & outdoor sculptures.


Address

3 Market Square St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa

Contact

+27 28 313 0418

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (221 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 4:30 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 2/5 samantha s. 1 year ago on Google
    Really really small... dont think they should be asking us to pay for it. The only thing i liked was the whale skeleton and the 3 phones where you could here different whale voices. The other displays did not work. Needs a bit more attention
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vladimir A. 3 years ago on Google
    A cozy small museum. It does not have an extensive exposition, but a well selected one to make it a right museum at a right place. 30-60 mins should suffice for a visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Adriaan S. 5 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately various interactive elements out of order which sadly distracts a bit from an otherwise informative and interesting attraction. Display boards was good and the whale skeleton has the wow factor. Only R5 for a child and then R20 for adult, so does nit break the bank. Ticket gets you access to next door photo exibit and old harbour.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 RIAAN D. 1 year ago on Google
    Good learning experience for your kid's
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Melissa G. 1 year ago on Google
    Tiny museum but toddlers really enjoy the submarine and sound clips
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mallala 3 years ago on Google
    Cute, but I was expecting much much more. Most interective elements are not functional.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Duncan A. 1 year ago on Google
    There's so much to learn in this small space that you feel overloaded, but still come away with the sense of the magnificence of these great creatures. The displays are well put together and gives you a scale of just how enormous whales are, but also that they operate in family groups. I didn't see any offer of guided tours but the museum is well-laid out for visitors. Kids can also enjoy it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charles L. 1 year ago on Google
    Really lovely museum showing all about Wales and dolfins. Get to go to 3 different museums for one ticket

  • 4/5 Du-Aine D. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting and very educational place if you love whales 🐳

  • 3/5 Dominique K. 1 year ago on Google
    Most of the interactive stations where down. They even left the vacuum cleaner in the hallway. Needs a bit of management correction.

  • 3/5 Loudine O. 6 years ago on Google
    It was nice. Good thing tickets allow you to see the harbour, photo and whale museums. That made it worth it. It was under construction, I'm sure it will be great when all is done!

  • 4/5 Patience L. 5 years ago on Google
    Enjoyable and memorable experience and active learning for kids, entrance fee R5 for kids.

  • 4/5 Leesy L. 7 months ago on Google
    It is a wow, tidy space and happy friendly faces💞


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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