Ditsong National Museum of Military History

The Ditsong National Museum of Military History, situated in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, is the only museum of its kind in South Africa. Its scope is the history of all military conflict in which South Africans have played a part.

Displays not only reflect historical aspects but also illustrate technological development in warfare. Two historic Bellman Hangars house a variety of thematic displays such as the Anglo-Zulu War, the Anglo-Boer War, South Africa’s role in the First and Second World Wars, resistance movements such as Umkhonto-we-Sizwe, medicine in war, the development of combat uniforms and equipment, the development of small arms and resistance to war.