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- Destinations
- Africa
- South Africa
- Durban
- Durban Natural Science Museum
Durban Natural Science Museum
The Durban Natural Science Museum is of the old school of
museums, with diorama displays and stuffed specimens of extinct
animals rather than interactive experiences. There's a dusty
replica of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, and plasma screens showing natural
history scenery. Still, the museum is incredibly popular with local
families and school groups, attracting up to 300,000 visitors
annually. It's a great alternative for kids to visit while adults
take in the exhibits at the upstairs Durban Art Gallery. Located in
the beautiful City Hall, the museum is on a main bus and taxi
route. The area is busy during the day, and tourists should take
care not to show expensive cameras and cell phones that attract
pickpockets.
Information & Facts
Address
1st Floor, Durban City Hall, Smith Street
Admission
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
Opening Times
Open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am - 5pm. Sunday and
Public Holidays from 11am ? 5pm. Closed Easter and Christmas
Day.
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