SA Armour Museum
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Welcome to the Official home page of the
SA Armour Museum
𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭
Construction of the memorial wall for the School of Armour and 1 SA Tank Regiment is progressing well. Phase 1 of the project has now been completed, and the next phase of construction will commence next week.
We look forward to sharing further updates as this important project continues to take shape.
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.
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.
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
We appreciate your understanding, cooperation, and continued support.
30th Anniversary celebrations preperation:
30th Anniversary celebrations preperation:
The SA Armour Museum is preparing for its 30th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
As part of the preparations, restoration work is currently underway, including the respraying of selected museum vehicles as well as the fence surrounding the Lesakeng area. A further update on progress will be shared at a later stage.
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.