National Museum Bloemfontein
National Museum Bloemfontein is a museums & exhibits in Bloemfontein, South Africa, best suited for all ages. It is priced in the $ range. This museum's paleontology hall displays dicynodonts and other Permian mammal-like reptiles pulled from the surrounding Karoo rock, among the best-studied fossils of their kind anywhere.
This museum's paleontology hall displays dicynodonts and other Permian mammal-like reptiles pulled from the surrounding Karoo rock, among the best-studied fossils of their kind anywhere. It's honestly closer to a prehistoric-reptile museum than a dinosaur one, but the skulls and mounted skeletons still land well with fossil-curious kids.
- Address: 36 Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
- Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:30, Sat 10:00-15:00, closed Sun and public holidays
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- Where is National Museum Bloemfontein?
- National Museum Bloemfontein is located at 36 Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Directions to Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are on this page.
- How much does National Museum Bloemfontein cost?
- National Museum Bloemfontein is priced in the $ range. Check the official website for current ticket prices.
- Is National Museum Bloemfontein good for kids?
- National Museum Bloemfontein is best for all ages. This museum's paleontology hall displays dicynodonts and other Permian mammal-like reptiles pulled from the surrounding Karoo rock, among the best-studied fossils of their kind anywhere.
Last verified August 2026 from official venue sources.