James Hall Museum of Transport

Why families love it

The James Hall Museum of Transport provides a fascinating look back at the history of land transportation in Johannesburg and South Africa from the late 19th century onwards. Established in 1964 by James "Jimmy" Hall and the city council, this massive indoor and outdoor museum showcases over a century of transport evolution. The vast collection includes steam locomotives, penny-farthings, vintage cars, fire engines, ox-wagons, and horse-drawn carriages. It also features Johannesburg’s historic double-decker trams and trolleybuses, making it a highly nostalgic and educational destination for school outings, mechanical enthusiasts, and families.