National Museum of Natural History (Transvaal Museum)
Founded 1892 — custodian of South Africa's natural heritage for over 130 years.
About this tour
The National Museum of Natural History — the historic Transvaal Museum in Pretoria — is a CAPS-aligned Natural Sciences and Life Sciences excursion for Grade 1–12 learners across every phase. Founded in 1892, it has been the custodian of South Africa's natural heritage for more than 130 years.
Learners explore exhibits on dinosaurs, fossils, mammals, birds, reptiles and insects, with the famous Austin Roberts Bird Hall and palaeontology galleries bringing the curriculum to life. Educator-led activities tie everything back to biodiversity, evolution and South Africa's incredible natural record.
Wilrien School Tours handles the full educational excursion package: bus transport (if required) from your school, museum entry, professional guiding and teacher support — making it one of the most requested Natural Sciences school tours in Gauteng.
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