City: Eastern Cape
Top Things to do in Eastern Cape
Top 10 Specialty Museums in Eastern Cape, South Africa
The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are Port Elizabeth and East London. It was formed in 1994 out of the Xhosa homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, together with the eastern portion of the Cape Province. Landing place and home of the 1820 settlers, the central and eastern part of the province is the traditional home of the Xhosa people.
Restaurants in Eastern Cape
1. National English Literary Museum
2. South African Air Force Museum
3. Old Residency
4. The Reinet House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By surya77 - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
We are very happy to have managed to visit The Reinet House, early in the morning, before our departure. It's a lovely Cape Dutch house with large, high ceiling rooms, filled with history. The house, which is now a museum, was built in the early '80's as a parsonage. Rev. Andre Murray, from Scotland, first lived in it and then, following his death, his son, Charles Murray. We found the museum very informative and definitely recommend a visit. Happy to see the vine Rev. Charles Murrary planted in 1870, still alive and green
5. The Owl House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By jblommie
I have always wanted to go to The Owl House and it was such an amazing experience. It was nothing what I expected and the way the community preserves this piece of history is amazing. Take cash to buy a beautiful owl made by the locals.
6. Volkswagen AutoPavillion, South Africa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By nexxen_11 - Calgary, Canada
Uitenhage is the main manufacturing and head office for VW South Africa. It's worth the trip to see it, and how companies like Volkswagen are contributing to the South African economy. It's about a 30-40 minute drive from Port Elizabeth, so make sure if you are a visitor to South Africa as we were that you plan your route and use a GPS. VW makes the Polo here and it is a complete manufacturing and assembly complex. You must book ahead. Before the factory tour visitors can walk through the VW Pavilion and Museum which contains many famous Volkswagen models and tells the story of the company in South Africa.
7. Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By Trip37208618471 - Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
We arrived during the week, having made a special trip to Nieu Bethesda to visit this Centre. It was closed-- but a call to the listed number and a staff member soon arrived to assist us. This is a great experience for all ages, especially for those children who are of an age to experience the excitement of scientific exploration. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. You watch videos, tour the exhibit, learn how fossils are prepared, and go out to the ancient fossil beds to see them in situ. A visit will open your eyes to the wonders of South African heritage.
8. The Kowie Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Kowie Museum is in the old Railway Station Building in Station Road, just off Pascoe Crescent, Port Alfred. It covers the history of the Port Alfred area including details of the settler families, an isiXhosa collection, the old harbour, railways, shipwrecks, local insects, and many other exhibits. See the website for details.
Reviewed By 400gillianw - Gauteng, South Africa
Museums even little ones are so fascinating, Two lovely ladies with heaps of History knowledge , even found some long lost relatives. Buildings etc well maintained. Worth while a visit ...enjoy
9. Bathurst Agricultural Museum
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
South Africa's only privately managed, touch museum. Rund regular demonstrations of ancient equipment used by South African farmers through the ages.
10. The Recollection Village and Museum
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By knowthegoodstuff
We were blown away by the two museums on opposite sides of the road. So much love and care has gone into this privately owned museum. On the one side are a collection of beautifully kept cars and motorcycles and on the opposite side is a little shop, some more cars, a pub, a vintage caravan that sells milkshakes, a vintage workshop and garage. Staff were very friendly and the coffee was excellent.
