The VW AutoPavilion – a world class attraction

A quick trip out to Uitenhage to fetch my drivers license had me pop into the VW AutoPavilion briefly and even though I was in and out quickly I just realised again how much of a world class attraction it is. We really are very fortunate to have it right on our doorstep but I often wonder how … Continue reading The VW AutoPavilion – a world class attraction →

Bayworld dinosaurs

A scene from the upcoming Jurrasic World movie? Not quite. It's scene from the dinosaur section at Bayworld.

Bayworld’s Marine Hall Whale Skeleton

The Port Elizabeth Museum, which forms part of the Bayworld complex, has a very unique exhibit hanging in the Marine Hall. It's the skeleton of the last Southern Right Whale to be harpooned in Algoa Bay and is the focus piece of a exhibit that covers whales and sharks (amongst others) along with everything associated with them.

The Drostdy Museum fascade

The Cape Dutch style Drostdy building in Uitenhage was completed in 1809 during the time that General Jacob Glen Cuyler was the Landdrost of Uitenhage. The building houses the town's Africana museum following the historical development of Uitenhage and the surrounding districts. The museum contains various exhibits which include historical artifacts from the town, toys, porcelain, clothing and an archive library.

Musicians at South End Museum

I went for a stroll through the South End Museum a week or two ago and realized just again how under utilized and appreciated places like this is with general folk out there. It's at times like this that I wonder how many of those who often complain that there is nothing to do and … Continue reading Musicians at South End Museum →

The South End Museum

South End, as a suburb, was once a cosmopolitan community. Men, women, children and families lived harmonious lives in the epicentre of cultural diversity. Blacks, whites, coloureds, Indians, Chinese, Jews, Greeks and many more were united in their attitude towards family values, faith and morals, despite the diversity of religion, language and race. This all … Continue reading The South End Museum →

Prince of Wales Obelisk

I often wonder how many people have noticed the stone obelisk outside Bayworld in Humewood. The obelisk is called The Prince of Wales Obelisk and was brought to South Africa by the founder of the Eastern Province Herald, John Paterson. It was meant to be placed on the grave of his partner, George Kemp but … Continue reading Prince of Wales Obelisk →

Meet the Amsterdam

The Port Elizabeth Museum at Bayworld has an excellent exhibit of artifacts and pieces from the Dutch ship Amsterdam that ran aground close to the mouth of the Swartkops River in 1817. The ship, captained by Hermanus Hofmeijer, hit a fierce storm in 1817 with the wind ripping apart the sails and snapping the masts. After … Continue reading Meet the Amsterdam →

Whale skeleton

The KidZ admiring the skeleton of the last Southern Right Whale to be harpooned in Algoa Bay hanging in the Port Elizabeth Museum in Bayworld.

Dino at torchlight

Here's another picture from A Night at the Museum at Bayworld the other evening. The Dino Park T-Rex seen in the torchlight of the KidZ. A little bit scarier than seeing him during the day.