South African Airways Museum Society

South African Airways Museum Society at Rand Airport in Germiston preserves civil-aviation history through airline artifacts, photographs, static aircraft and a volunteer-run aircraft park, hangar and display hall. Its collection includes Boeing 747-200 ZS-SAN Lebombo, famous for its 1995 Rugby World Cup final flypast, and Boeing 747SP ZS-SPC Maluti, alongside a Boeing 737, Douglas DC-3 and DC-4 aircraft, Junkers Ju 52/3m and other airliners. Visitors can board one of the 747s. The operator lists Tuesday–Sunday opening 09:00–15:30, with last entry at 14:30 and Monday closure; Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day are closed. Allow about 1½–2 hours. Standard admission is R60 adults and R40 children, bought at reception. Guided tours run on weekends on a first-come basis, with the last departure at 14:30; weekday group tours require arrangements. Groups of 20 or more receive discounted admission, and large groups must book and pay a deposit. Free parking and toilets are available. The operator says the museum is not wheelchair friendly, and discourages visits to the outdoor aircraft park in rain. Address: Dakota Crescent, Airport Park, Germiston 1401, South Africa. Confirm current tour and access arrangements before travel.