The Phansi Museum private collection of Southern African tribal artifacts is beautifully displayed in the basement rooms of Robert's house-a Victorian historical monument. To get there from the CBD - follow Sydney Road out of town for 1, 9km. Turn right into Franks Road (directly after Timber City) go over Umbilo Road to Frere Road (0. 6km) turn left and go up the hill (0. 4km) . At the top of the corner of Cedar Road is the rambling double storey-Roberts house.

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The 19th century farmhouse, a national monument, contains an interesting collection of photographs, documents and artifacts relating to the 1848 German settlers. Hours: Mon - Fri 8: 00am to 1: 00pm, 2: 00pm to 5: 00pm .

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A Holocaust museum with a gorgeous cafe offering breakfasts, lunches and delicious teas. Our opening hours are Monday - Thursday 8. 30 am - 4pm (kitchen closes at 3. 30pm) Sundays 9am - 4pm and Fridays 8. 30am - 2pm (kitchen closes at 1. 30pm) We are closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

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The building was erected as a courthouse in 1866. Among its collections this museum has photos, artifacts and documents. It is a national monument. This museum is situated on the corner of Aliwal Street and Smith Street, Durban. Opening Times: Mon-Sat: 8: 30am to 4: 00pm, Sun & Public Holidays: 11: 00am to 4: 00pm (031) 3112229

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The William Campbell picture collection contains one of South Africa's finest collections of work by black South African artists such as Jabulani Ntuli, Gerard Benghu and Dsmt Mnguni. The collection also includes 250 paintings by Barbara Tyrell, depicting Zulu social life and customs. The museum is still furnished much as it was when the Campbell family was still there. Viewing by appointment only.

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Merriwinkle estate in Kloof is the home of Peter Amm, architect, landscaper and collector. It has one of the most beautiful private gardens in Durban. Amm has converted a building on the property into a private bead museum with a superb collection of African beadwork and traditional artifacts. He is in the process of developing a private sculptured garden featuring the work of South African artists. Across the road is the gorge garden grove nursery. For a guided walk and private viewing phone Peter Amm.

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Cato Manor was once the site of forced removals - it is now a site of multi million development. This centre attempts to portray the fascinating history of the Cato Manor area.

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Replica of the original George Robinson home built in 1850. It belonged to George Robinson (early editor of the Mercury) and then to his son Sir John Robinson, First Prime Minister of Natal during the 1890's. It was reconstructed by the city council after World War Two. Opening Times: Mon-Sat: 8: 30am to 4: 00pm, Sun & Public Holidays: 11: 00am to 4: 00pm

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This is a multi cultural local history museum representing all cultures and covering 100 000 years of human development. Attractions include cultural artefacts, a model of a Zulu warrior and a collection of historical photographs. Hours: 9: 00am - 5: 00pm Mon- Fri, 9: 00am - 12: 00pm Sat.

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