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MUSEUMS IN LADYSMITH

zoom The Siege Museum.

Siege Museum (Next to the Town Hall in the main street)

Considered to be the best Anglo Boer War museum in the country. The building which houses the Museum was built in 1884. During the Siege it was used as ration post for civilians. A diorama depicts Ladysmith and surroundings at the time of the Siege. Artefacts, documents, uniforms & fire arms on display. Hours: Weekdays: 9h00 - 16h00, Saturdays: 9h00 - 13h00, Sundays and public holidays: by appointment only. Tel: (036) 6372992

Follow the link more details on projects being run by the LADYSMITH SIEGE MUSEUM TRUST

Cultural Centre
A KZN registered establishment
Telephone: (036) 6354231

Wagon Hill / Platrand Monument & Museum
A KZN registered establishment
Telephone: (036) 6372992

Ladysmith Black Mambazo is Ladysmith's most famous sons - the Ladysmith Black Mambazo Hall houses a stunning display on this world-renowned group. There is a large exhibition dedicated to the famous Drakensberg Boys's Choir. Others include a Zulu lightning herder, proof of the first inhabitants in the area. Saturdays: Prior arrangement

zoom The interior of the Ladysmith Siege Museum

Town Hall & Town Hall Museum:

Elegant, romantic, grand - these words describe this architectural treasure. The history of the Town Hall since it was originally built in 1893 is depicted. Weekdays: 9h00 - 16h00.Tel: (036) 6372992.

MOTH Museum

Relics and memorabilia, uniforms, medals, flags and weaponry from various conflicts, including both World Wars and the Border War, are on display in this intriguing museum. Open 10h00 - 14h00.Tel: (036) 637-3762

For more information on the above attractions contact Ladysmith Tourism.

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