Welcome to the
SA Armour Museum
The SA Armour Museum entails:
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An exterior display of Armoured Fighting Vehicles (within the lines of the School of Armour and 1 SA Tank Regiment)
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A vehicle hanger with several restored vehicles in running order
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Lesakeng
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A National Monument with
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An Annex
- Hull-Down - with indoor displays.
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A Research Library
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A Museum Shop - The Gun
Barrel
Events
and News
What is happening around the
SA Armour Museum?
Have a look at the
Events page,
the
News
page as well as the
Photos page.
Barbarossa
Open Day
18 June 2011
Today in
History
A look at some
important
dates
for the South African Armoured Corps.
There are many other
dates of equal importance to many members
and veterans of the SA Armoured Corps. All
contributions to improve and expand the list
will be appreciated.
The Gun
Barrel
A Museum
Shop has been opened and is filled with
uniforms, plastic models and many other
interesting items. Click
here to visit
The Gun Barrel
Geocaches
and the Armour Museum
Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a
worldwide game of hiding and seeking
treasure. You need access to the internet
and a GPS.
The Armour
Museum is home to one of these Geocaches.
Find out more on the
Geocache
page.
Links to
other Museums
Click
here
to view some links to other museums
Literature
The
history of the Tanker's Prayer and Die
Pantserlied.
The July
2010 Museum Progress Report
Corbadus journal, Click
here.
Museum Services
Hours: 09:00 - 16:00 Daily except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
After Hours: Arrangements with
the Curator.
Group Visits: Arrangements with
the
Curator 14 days prior to the visit.
Admission: Free of charge.
Facilities: 2 Special Service Battalion Auditorium for hire, seating 35.
Garrison Hall, function area catering for 80.
Public Programme: The Museum presents a wide range of subjects, such as lectures, films, etc, as well as annual fund raising events.
These events will be broadly advertised.
Purpose of the Museum:
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To preserve the heritage and history of Armour in general and the SA Armoured Corps (SAAC) in particular.
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To provide an education service regarding the history of the past, the present and the future.
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To provide an information service about Armour and the SAAC.
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