The South African Fisheries Museum
Admittance: R15 per person. Groups need to book.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN FISHERIES MUSEUM VELDDRIF
If you’re looking for things to do in Velddrif, the South African Fisheries Museum offers a colourful and memorable experience for all visitors: tourists, families, schools, and groups.
South African Fisheries Museum Velddrif
If you’re looking for things to do in Velddrif, the South African Fisheries Museum offers a meaningful and educational experience
for families, tourists,
and school groups alike.
A West Coast
Experience Not to Be Missed
The South African Fisheries Museum in Velddrif is a must-visit
West Coast museum that brings the vibrant history of the fishing industry to life. From the intrepid days of whaling to modern pelagic and lobster fishing, the museum showcases the evolution of South Africa’s coastal communities and maritime traditions.
Through immersive displays, guided tours, and multimedia presentations, visitors experience the cultural heartbeat of Velddrif and Laaiplek.
A West Coast
Experience Not to Be Missed
The South African Fisheries Museum in Velddrif is a must-visit West Coast museum that brings the vibrant history of the fishing industry to life. From the intrepid days of whaling to modern pelagic and lobster fishing, the museum showcases the evolution of South Africa’s coastal communities and maritime traditions.
Through immersive displays, guided tours, and multimedia presentations, visitors experience the cultural heartbeat of Velddrif and Laaiplek.
What you will discover
- Historical fishing artefacts and rare documents
- Displays illustrating traditional fishing and fish-processing methods
- Detailed models of fishing boats and nets
- The history of the West Coast net-fishing industry
- The story of the Berg River harbour and Velddrif’s development
- Guided tours and multimedia presentations
What you will discover
- Historical fishing artefacts and rare documents
- Displays illustrating traditional fishing and fish-processing methods
- Detailed models of fishing boats and nets
- The history of the West Coast net-fishing industry
- The story of the Berg River harbour and Velddrif’s development
- Guided tours and multimedia presentations
The South African Fisheries Museum Logo
“The Snoek Carrier” is one of a set of 24 watercolours, painted cka. 1850 by an artist at the Cape known only by his initials “J.W.”
It is the “Fishing Industry News” logo, which under a user’s agreement, has been adopted by the South African Fisheries Museum.
The original appeared in “Sketches of various types of the Cape of Good Hope”, in London 1851, and is now in the State Library in Pretoria.
Planning a Trip to Velddrif?
Planning
a Trip to Velddrif?
If you’re looking for things to do in Velddrif, the South African Fisheries Museum offers a meaningful
and educational experience for families, tourists, and school groups alike.
Opening Hours
We are open 09:00 to 15:00 (Monday to Friday),
and 10:00 to 13:00 on a Saturday.
Donations
The Museum needs funds to continue its work. Please consider making a donation by filling in the form.
THANK YOU!