potential to do something like change the world.
Officially founded on
the 24th September 1907
Officially founded on
the 24th September 1907
potential to do something like change the world.
The McGregor Museum was officially founded on the 24thSeptember 1907 when the title deeds were handed over to the Management Committee. Prior to this there had been several calls for the establishment of a Museum in Kimberley but nothing had materialised. Eventually, Mrs McGregor, the widow of a previous mayor of Kimberley, Alexander McGregor, donated the funds necessary to establish the Museum. The official title was to be the Alexander McGregor Memorial Museum and it has been affectionately known over the last one hundred years as “the McGregor”.
Vision
To know and conserve our past and present for the future
Mission
To research and conserve the natural and cultural history and diversity of the Northern Cape, and promote an awareness thereof through service excellence
Women’s Day 2021
Charlotte Maxeke
McGregor Museum
This building, called the Kimberley sanatorium, was built at the instigation of C. J. Rhodes.
Alexander McGregor Memorial Museum
The original museum building in Chapel Street was donated to the people of Kimberley by Mrs Margaret McGregor in 1907
Duggan-Cronin Gallery
The Duggan-Cronin Gallery is a photographic museum displaying the photographs of Alfred Duggan-Cronin, Aubrey Elliot, Jean Morris and Alice Mertens.
Dunluce House Museum
Dunluce, or Lillianville as it was first known, is a typical late Victorian house with wooden facade and much of the original furnishings.
Rudd House Museum
Rudd House is a typical example of a residence built for wealthy people during the 19th century.
Magersfontein Battlefield Museum
The Magersfontein battlefield is a must for any visitor to Kimberley. Situated south of Kimberley.
Memorial to the Pioneers of Aviation
This National Monument situated on the site of the first flying school in South Africa.
Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre
On the outskirts of Kimberley is a community-based public rock art project, the Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre.
Wonderwerk Cave & Site Museum
Wonderwerk Cave has a very long record of human history, which exceeds that of any other recorded cave.
