Villas Accommodation Near Correctional Services Museum
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: Church Square, Union Buildings, Freedom Park, Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Voortrekker Monument, Wonderboom Nature Reserve
Correctional Services Museum Reviews
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To say this museum is unique is an understatement. The Correctional Services Museum in Pretoria is located in a past home of a Correctional Services Manager and later served as a pub and offices before being opened as a museum in 1992.
The museum contains bizarre items of interest and details the history of the South African penal system. Old photographs depict the original prison, built by a prisoner in return for a shortened sentence. A second prison was constructed in 1873 and included an outdoor gallows where the public were invited to attend executions on Saturdays. Then in 1907, the notorious Pretoria Central prison was constructed and is still operating today. The name of the prison was changed in 2013 to the Kgosi Mampuru Prison after a man who was hanged in 1883 for public violence.
Other items on display in the museum are shackles used to secure prisoners over the years, such as the... Show more
About Villas
Luxurious and large, Villas are ideal for those wanting to self-cater with all the comforts and amenities of high-end accommodation. These usually include several bedrooms, with at least the master ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are fully equipped with top-of-the-range facilities; making it easy to whip-up quick holiday meals or go full gourmet should you choose to. The lounge will have a full entertainment system, including Dstv, and wifi can be expected. Due to the general size of the Villas, they are best suited to families, with older children, or small to medium groups of friends.