James Hall Museum of Transport

Pioneers ' Park, Rosettenville Road, La Rochelle, Johannesburg South, South Africa

(011) 435-9718

The James Hall Museum of Transport, Johannesburg, South Africa, houses a fascinating collection of land transport vehicles.
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Ian S, 10 JUL 2018

We made our way here as one of the stops on a bachelors as he is an avid classic car fan, as am I (but not to the same extent as he is). The place is quite out of the way from most attractions so it...

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Jacques W, 27 APR 2018

We try to do the ‘tourist in your own city’ thing on long weekends. Have driven past many times. Finally went in today. Looks like a bit of a throwback to the 70’s but what a pleasure. The staff is...

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chillier455, 18 APR 2018

The museum has some really good displays and it was wonderful to see them. Entrance is free and the place seems to run on donations. The sad part is that the museum is not properly maintained...

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StevieCCD, 29 JAN 2018

If you are at all interested in transport of the history of transport then this excellent museum is worth a visit, Take the Red tourist bus tour and allow an hour ... A good collection of trans...

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Love_Beaches007, 31 DEC 2017

My wife found this museum after a Google search..we wanted to take our 3 year old vehicle enthusiast to someplace other than a park or the zoo. We took a chance on this place especially since its...

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HelenChristmas, 14 DEC 2017

Lots of vintage cars, bicycles, motorbikes, trams, buses, fire engines, carriages. Well laid out with plenty of walking space. Although some is up some stairs, those who are physically disabled could...

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amanda2207, 25 OCT 2017

Wasn't aware of the museum until passing it on the Hop on/Hop off bus and stopped on our second day. It was one man's collection and contains types of transport including a london bus. It's run by...

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RoshneeG2803, 16 AUG 2017

Loads of vintage cars. Interesting transport types. Located in a not so busy area. Young boys and car enthusiasts will enjoy.

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Hemant T, 5 MAY 2017

A must to see when visiting Joberg , Free no ticket. Start with various types of horsecarraige on loft followed by vintage cars , trams, old fire stations and not to miss Beetle

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Ccffll, 29 APR 2017

Well worth a visit! Old cars, busses, wagons, bikes etc. Clean and well exibited. No entrance fee but they do expect a donation at the door.

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Johannesburg South, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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