South African Naval Museum

5 Sian Borrett - 8 months ago

A definite must visit

Entrance is free but donations are welcome

The staff are so friendly and welcoming and so happy to share their knowledge with you.

A large volume of history across the Navy, it’s well worth a visit

Ship models and artificers abound

5 Christian De Angelis - 10 months ago

I appreciated the thoughtful attention curators devoted to exhibits at the SA Navy Museum. They managed to fit in many interesting artifacts of South Africa's unique naval history, from colonial days to post-apartheid. When I visited in mid-October I was the only visitor.

As a US citizen and WWII buff, I was intrigued by South Africa's contributions during the war, including sinking a German U-boat and repairing a US cruiser damaged while fighting the Japanese in the Java Sea.

Museum staff fit quite a bit into a small space, part of which is under an adjoining church, including many models of South African Navy ships, naval guns, and a navy helicopter. Well worth a visit if you are near Simons Town.

4 Priscilla Taljaard - 8 months ago

Some upkeep necessary, BUT this is such a nice, FREE thung to do in beautiful Simons Town. The personnel are very helpful and kind, interactive displays. Spent a good 90mins here, small kids liked it lots

4 Scotty Jon - 11 months ago

I have been to one other military related museum - Johannesburg military museum by zoo lake. It is more focused on land whereas this museum gave me such insight and appreciation towards the sea military.

We actually went the day before, unknowingly 5 minutes before it was closing. Mark, I think was the name of the elderly and whom met us at the door and encouraged us to return the next day in the morning for more time to enjoy it and so we did. Even brought him a beer to say thank you for saving us from disappointment of possibly having to rush through an amazing and insightful experience.

From submarines to plans, to vehicles and to room setups. It was such an insightful and fun experience and showed me that there is such a deep and prideful history in not only Simons Town but in their Naval military.

5 Chuck Tailor - 8 months ago

History is beautiful. And it's always a good idea to add on what you know. Learnt about South Africa navy and went back down historically lane to learn the impact of how it has sharp the current runnings. Possibly the best education experience for kids.

5 Alex Smith - 9 months ago

This is a lovely museum with alot of things to in it , it even sells some 3d printed models, badges and navy buttons .To think that people put somuch effort in it and it doesnt even require a enrtance fee is stunning .

4 René Morison - 2 months ago

Great information free of charge, can buy a naval badge and climb the clock tower and kids they have a model led submarine and ship deck to let you see the space they worked in. Kids loved it!