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Magersfontein Slagveld Museum

Historic site

One of the Best Places To Visits in Sol Plaatje Local Municipality


Address

20444 Twaku St, Bunn, Kimberley, South Africa

Website

www.thesolomon.co.za

Contact

+27 53 833 7115

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (107 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Gareth Preiss (. 1 year ago on Google
    A historical site well worth visiting. The museum and grounds are very well maintained and signposted. There is a restaurant but we did not eat there. Toilets were clean. An enjoyable and interesting place to visit!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timmy M. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are a history lover this is for you. If you a nature lover this is also for you. This area is full of battle sites. At the museum there is a replica of the Long Tom kannon and other exhibits and even n short film that explains what happened at magersfontein. There is also a restaurant and a shop that sells some refreshments. It is a gravel road but it's suitable for sedan vehicles also. The museum is kept in a very good condition and a must see. Water would be a good idea and a hat too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike H. 9 months ago on Google
    03 July 2023. Arrived after 09:00. Nobody around. Walked around and worked out what happened there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick D. 7 months ago on Google
    Wow, what a great nature reserve and museum. Great monuments and a really good video of the battle. I really thought this was worthwhile.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mzo H. 2 years ago on Google
    A very small but well kept museum in the middle of the greater Magersfontein Site . It's a military museum so it's packed with the details of the many battles and all the key individuals and parties involved in these battles . There is also a little Cafe that serves good food and much needed cold beverages.

  • 5/5 Jennifer Le R. 2 years ago on Google
    An absolute gem in the heart of Jacobsdal it is an interesting, informative and fun outing for the whole family and must see attraction when in Jacobsdal!

  • 5/5 Shelly M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Rich in history. More people need to visit. Only R30 p.p. loved the film.

  • 4/5 Neil B. 1 year ago on Google
    Well kept and very informative. The displays are well looked after.

  • 4/5 Alwyn B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely peaceful place. The evening star are just amazing. Friendly and welcoming staff.

  • 3/5 Molohlanye H. 2 years ago on Google
    Thanks to our tour guide Mr Higgo

  • 5/5 Christiaan C. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely hiking trail and great to take energetic dogs for a long hike. My German Shepard and Border Collie had an amazing time. The food is very fresh and made with lots of love. My family and I will visit again as it is a great value for your money. The fact one can braai or have a picnic makes this a venue relaxing and satisfying.

  • 5/5 Riaan de C. 9 months ago on Google
    This momumemt is well kept and absolutely worth a visit!

  • 1/5 Robert U. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a fascinating South African battlefield site, with enough to see to even keep those not interested in battlefields entertained. Unfortunately the site is terribly managed. After driving 10 kilometers on a badly maintained gravel road, the lady at the gate turned us away because we did not have cash. Apparently the card machine was broken, and she would not let us go pass because her "boss was checking on her via the surveillance cameras". So you have electricity to check on your employees, but nothing to help tourists? Bad customer service. After driving back to Modderfontein, to draw money at the world's dirtiest ATM, we were met with contempt at the gate. The lady at the gate did not have change for the R100.00 we just had to drive 20 kilometres to obtain. When we reached the restaurant, we were welcomed with a sign that said they accepted no credit cards. How is it possible for any business to STILL not accept cards or even Snapscan in the year 2022??? The lady at the restaurant was as useless (only more rude) than the one at the gate. We were presented with a little pamphlet and nothing else. No information, no tips as to how to navigate the site - just a cold stare. The site itself is massive, perfect for shorter hikes. However, the signage is terrible and we got lost with our small vehicle on some dodgy roads. There is great potential here, and the history of the highland brigades is genuinely a moving story. However, the disinterested staff make this an unpleasant experience.


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