About Visit the Durban Natural Science Museum
This museum is the most utilised natural science museum in the country. Located in the Durban City Hall, the museum attracts almost 300 000 visitors annually. Visit the boma storytelling area, see a life size reconstruction of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, various diorama exhibitions and plasma screens showing natural history scenery.
The Museum Research Centre also offers the public access to the third largest collection of birds in Africa. Tours are available for schools and the general public. School tours are available on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am and 12, and for the public on Fridays at 12.30. For additional information please see: Durban Natural Science Museum.
Need to Know
Where1st Floor, Durban City Hall, Smith Street, Durban.
WhenMonday to Saturday from 08h30 to 16h00.
Sunday and Public Holidays from 11h00 to 16h00.
Closed on Easter Friday and Christms Day.
How muchFree
Telephone+27 (0)31 311-2256
OvernightStay nearby in Durban Central, in KwaZulu Natal
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