Amathole Museum in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape Things To Do

Amathole Museum (King Williams Town)

Categories: Museums
Price group: R1 to R100 per person (see other things to do in this price group)
Available in the following region(s): Amatola

Address: King Williams Town, Eastern Cape.
Telephone: +27 (0)43 642-4506
Opening hours: Weekdays from 09h00 to 16h30. Saturdays from 09h00 to 13h00. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Visit the Amathole Museum in King Williams Town

The Amathole Museum is the home of Huberta, the world's most famous hippopotamus. More than seventy five years after her death, young and old are still captivated by the story of her wanderings.

The Amathole Museum, a Natural and Cultural History Museum, has an international reputation, and is situated in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. It was founded in 1884. The name of the museum has changed twice. In the spirit of transformation, the name was changed in 1999 from Kaffrarian to Amathole. The latter term refers to calves on the Mathole mountains. Behind the doors of historic buildings, the museum houses material which is of great scientific, historical and anthropological value to researchers.

Website:
http://www.museum.za.net/

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