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Guided Tour of the Voortrekker House
School groups and visitors can access guided tours of the Voortrekker House located at 333 Boom Street. Tours are available on Tuesdays and by prior arrangement.
Visits to the Voortrekker house in 333 Boom Street: Phumelele Ngubane – pngubane@msunduzimuseum.org.za
Reference
https://msunduzimuseum.org.za/education-and-outreach-2/
Holiday Programme Participation
The museum offers holiday programmes for learners during school breaks, though specific details are not listed in this document.
Educational programmes, school bookings, guided tours and holiday programmes
Educational Programme Participation (Grades 4-6)
Students in Grades 4 to 6 can engage with programmes on hunter-gatherers and herders, famous leaders, local history, provinces of South Africa, the birth of democracy, medicine through time, and transport through time. These are delivered in English, Afrikaans, and Isizulu.
GRADE 4 – 6 5. Hunter gatherers and herders in Southern Africa (Stone and Iron Age) 6. Learning from leaders (famous politicians) 7. Local history (history of PMB including new street names) 8. The provinces of South Africa 9. Birth of Democracy 10. Medicine through times (use of herbs across cultures) 11. Transport through times
Educational Programme Participation (Grades R-3)
Students in Grades R to 3 can participate in educational programmes focused on the lifestyle of the Voortrekkers, Zulu people, Bushmen, and musical instruments. These programmes include videos and live presentations, designed to complement the school curriculum.
GRADE R – 3 1. The Lifestyle of the Voortrekkers (video available) 2. Lifestyle of the Zulu people (video available) 3. Lifestyle of the Bushmen (dance and presentation) 4. Musical instruments
School Field Trip Booking
Schools can book a visit to the uMsunduzi Museum for educational purposes. The museum offers tailored programmes for students from Grades R to 12, including guided tours, interactive sessions, and presentations on topics such as Voortrekkers, Zulu culture, hunter-gatherers, democracy, and South African history. A nominal fee of R1.50 per child applies for booked groups.
If you are interested in booking a school field trip to the museum please let us know by filling in the form provided below:
Educational Programme Participation (Grades 7-9)
Students in Grades 7 to 9 can take part in programmes focusing on turning points in South African history, including apartheid (1948–1994), the Seven Days War, and related historical events. A video on apartheid is available.
GRADE 7 – 9 12. Turning point in South Africa (Road/Birth of Democracy 1948 – 1994 (apartheid video available) 13. Seven days war
Educational Programme Participation (Grades 10-12)
High school learners in Grades 10 to 12 can attend advanced programmes on historical events such as the 1906 Poll Tax and Bhambatha Uprising, the Prince Imperial of France, the Anglo-Boer War, and major turning points in South African history since 1948. These are focused on KwaZulu-Natal history.
GRADE 10 – 12 14. The 1906 Poll tax (Bhambatha uprising) and The Prince Imperial of France (French presence in KZN) 15. South African War (Anglo- Boer war) Housed in 333 Boom Street opened on Tuesday and on prior arrangement)(focus on events in KZN) 16. Turning points in n South African History since 1948- 1990
