Take a step back in time at the James Hall Museum of Transport
Before technology evolved, several modes of transport were used to get around the city.
James Hall Museum of Transport (JHMT), one of the largest museums in South Africa, is situated in Johannesburg South.
JHMT was established in February 1962 by the late Jimmie Hall, along with the City of Johannesburg.
The museum focuses on giving its visitors some knowledge on different modes of transport used in the past, such as animal-drawn vehicles, steam-driven vehicles, bicycles and motorcycles, motor cars, buses and coaches, trams and trolleybuses, fire engines and equipment. All to be found in the museum.
Visitors can also browse through a collection of memorabilia, artefacts and special-interest vehicles.
One such jewel preserved at JHMT is one of the oldest vehicles named Clement Panhard, discovered in 1892. A special characteristic of the vehicle is its one cylindric engine with a 95mm bore and 120mm stroke.
The museum offers its services to the public from Tuesdays to Sundays between 08:30 and 15:00.
Tours are available on special request and can be arranged 24 hours before the visit by emailing maekop@joburg.org.za
Pay them a visit at Pioneers’ Park, 193 Rosettenville Road, La Rochelle.
For more information, visit the website or contact the museum on 011 4359485/6/7 or 011 435 9821.
There is no entrance fee; however, it is open for any donations.
