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Our Durban Natural Science Museum gives you a lot of information about the earth, its history and life on earth, both past and present. 

Climbing the stairs to the Museum you are greeted by Africa's largest mammal. View the displays on the landing, including the old-fashioned Victorian cabinet display.

Enjoy the beautifully detailed mural by local ceramic artist, Frances Dunlop.

Do not miss the display of the Mummy of Peten-Amen who lived in Egypt 2300 years ago and a display of one of the five most complete skeletons of the extinct bird - the Dodo - in the world.

The P A Clancey Gallery has a collection of Southern African birds realistically displayed, including a model of the giant Elephant Bird and its fossil egg. You can even listen to the selection of bird calls. Also look out for the beautifully painted display backdrops.

Kwanunu Insect Arcade - Inspect some of the 750 000 identified species of insects on earth today, insects you may never have seen before.

KwaZuzulwazi Science Centre (meaning Pleace of Discovery) - Enjoy a close-up experience with real animal specimens, human anatomy models and multimedia computers. Open your mind to science and technology through hands-on displays. Also suitable for children of ages six to ten.

The Hall of Earth Sciences Gallery is dominated by a life-sized reconstruction of the extinct dinosaur Tyrannosaurus rex. Undertake a journey through time, from earth's fiery beginnings over 4000 million years ago to the appearance of human life on earth.

Enjoy the magnificence of Southern African wildlife in natural looking habitats in the W A Campbell Gallery.

Hall of Amphibians and Reptiles - Identify Southern African snakes. Enjoy the Nile crocodile or the lizards in their natural habitats, and more.

The museum is open 363 days a year and only closed on Good Friday and Christmas days. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8h30 - 16h00; Sunday & Public Holidays 11h00 - 16h00