Mogale City inherited it’s name from Chief Mogale wa Mogale, the last pre-colonial leader to rule over the region from Hartbeespoort in the North West up to Magaliesburg. The exhibition also showcases how gold played a major role in the history of Mogale City, particularly during the first half of the 20^th century when there were numerous clashes between the British and the Boers over the ownership of the area.

The Children’s Museum was specially designed for the entertainment of children. It is an exciting place where the little ones can learn and have fun at the same time. Children are encouraged to open their imagination thus adding a special touch to their museum experience.

This exhibition unlocks the world of hominids, fossilized fauna, iron and stone tools. You will also get an opportunity to discover more about caves that contain archaeological findings such as Swatkrans, Sterkfontein, and Bolt’s farm.

Gold mining in South Africa began in the early 1880s with some recorded discoveries in Mogale City. The Blaauwbank Gold mine for instance, is the oldest gold mine in Gauteng and is situated at the foot of the Kashan Mountains in the Magaliesberg in Mogale City. The mine was first pegged in 1874 after Australian Henry Lewis found quartzite gold in the area. More gold was discovered in Mogale City by Johannes Stephanus Minnaar at the Kromdraai Gold Minein in 1882. The mining exhibition gives insight into how mining contributed in shaping suburbs in the West Rand. You will also learn more about various metals and the gold mining process.