SA Armour Museum
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Public Service Announcement: Museum Closed
14 April - 7 May
​​​​​​​Please note that the Museum will be closed from 14 April to 7 May 2025 to allow for preparations and participation in the Bloem Show.
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We are proud to announce our involvement in this year’s Bloem Show, where our exhibition will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Visitors can look forward to a captivating display of authentic World War II-era vehicles and uniforms.
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We warmly invite you to visit our stand, explore the exhibition, and meet the passionate team behind the museum.
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We look forward to welcoming you there!
Public Service Announcement: Access and Operating Days Update
The SA Armour Museum is located within Tempe Military Base and operates under the authority of the Officer Commanding (OC) School of Armour. Subsequently, the museum must adhere to military security regulations.
Please note that visitors will only be granted access to the School of Armour by booking in advance to visit the museum.
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The museum's new operating days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 0900AM - 12:00PM
Visits to the museum are prohibited on Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays.
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Booking information:
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​​Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
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Contact Mrs Marietjie van Eden at the OC Secretary’s office on 051 402 1700 to arrange your visit.
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Alternatively, bookings can be made via email at saarmourmuseum@gmail.com
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We appreciate your understanding, cooperation, and continued support.
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SA Armour Museum
The Oral History of the
SA Armour Museum
This video highlights the dedication of Lt Col Helene Potgieter, an Architect and Reserve officer, who developed an oral history of the SA Armour Museum. Specializing in heritage buildings, Lt Col Potgieter showcases her work on the restoration of prefabricated corrugated steel structures, such as Building T28 of the Armour Museum. The video also acknowledges Brig Gen Fezile Mbotyi, Col Peter Mangana, and Lt Col Philip Coetzer for their roles in making this project possible. Enjoy this 24-minute journey through the proud history of the Armour Museum.
Mobility Course Highlights
Medium Turret Technology Demonstrator (MTTD)
The MTTD was an independent project to develop and test a new Rooikat turret equipped with a 105 mm high-pressure or 120 mm low-recoil main gun. The remote turret would feature an autoloading system and various other modern technologies.
The loader (left side of the turret) and crew commander (right side of the turret) positions were moved into the hull giving rise to the depressions in the hull on either side of the main gun. The MTTD also features a mockup of an Active Protection System (APS) launcher on the top of the turret. The APS would have increased the survivability of the platform when facing anti-tank missiles.