Museum Collections
The North-West University (NWU) Museum, located at the Potchefstroom campus, boasts a diverse and significant collection reflecting the cultural and historical heritage of the region. The museum plays a crucial role in preserving and showcasing artifacts that represent the university's history and the broader cultural context of the University and its communities. The collection includes various categories such as Historical Artifacts, Historical Documents and Photographs, and Memorabilia.
Museum Exhibitions
The museum serves not only as a repository of historical and cultural items but also as an educational resource for students, researchers, and the public. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of the University's rich heritage and the university's role within it.
Please note that the NWU Museum situated at Potchefstroom Campus is currently under construction and will remain closed until further notice.
NWU Museum
- A brief historical overview of the formation of the NWU in 2004, the amalgamation of the former University of North West (Mahikeng Campus), PU for CHE (Potchefstroom Campus) and the Vanderbijlpark campus can be viewed in the foyer.
- The museum is currently inaccessible due to renovations taking place until October 2025.
POK Museum
- The POK Museum, located in Building C6, the original POK main building, showcases the history of the Potchefstroom College of Education from its founding in 1919 until its incorporation into the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU for CHE) in 2000.
- This Museum is temporarily closed.
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Visit us
Archives & Museum
Building E7C (East side of the Ferdinand Postma Library), Potchefstroom Campus
11 Hoffman Street
Potchefstroom
2531
Contact us
Tel. South Africa 018 299 4087/ 1250 / 1283
Magdaleen.GeyVanPittius@nwu.ac.za
Hours
Monday – Friday
09:00 – 16:00
(excl. Public Holidays)