About Hugh Exton Photographic Museum
Take a trip back in time and catch glimpses of yesteryear at the Hugh Exton Photographic Museum.
Boasting a 23 000-strong cultural and historical photo collection taken between 1892 and 1945, the museum is well worth a visit.
Valuable original glass negatives capture the fascinating first few years of the town’s history on celluloid taken by photographer, Hugh Exton. The collection unlocks the mysteries of Polokwane’s bygone era with of images of architecture, industry, clothing, trade and famous town residents.
The museum is housed in the beautiful 1890s Dutch Reformed church. Bookings are essential. +27 (0)15 290 2186
Telephone:
+27 (0)15 290 2186
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Hugh Exton Photographic Museum is 1.4km from the centre of Polokwane (Pietersburg)
, the nearest airport 7.3km (Polokwane Airport).
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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