{"product_id":"south-africa-gauteng-south-african-airways-museum-society","title":"South African Airways Museum Society","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou visit the South African Airways Museum Society at Rand Airport to walk among aircraft from early aviation to modern jets, including two Boeing 747s — one of which you can enter. The museum is a working collection, maintained by volunteers who restore and preserve the planes. Guided tours, led by former airline staff, explain the design and operation of passenger aircraft, with a focus on South African aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe outdoor aircraft park holds early models, warplanes, and jets used in movies and commercial flights. Inside, exhibits include uniforms, cutlery, and models tracing aviation’s evolution. A simulator and radio room offer hands-on experiences, while the hangar shelters rare aircraft from the de Havilland era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchool groups and families can book tours in advance, with discounts for groups of twenty or more. The museum operates as a non-profit, with proceeds funding upkeep and restoration. The outdoor displays are weather-dependent, so call ahead if rain threatens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe museum shop sells aviation-themed gifts, books, and model planes. Cold drinks are available at reception, and the Lebombo Lapa area can be hired for events. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, with last entry at half past two.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932462612700,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8256\/8156\/files\/south-african-airways-museum-society-historical-place-museum-transvaal-aviation-club-building-germiston-south-africa-01.webp?v=1783202406","url":"https:\/\/murmurgo.com\/products\/south-africa-gauteng-south-african-airways-museum-society","provider":"Murmurgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}