Warriors Gate: MOTH Museum of Militaria

Warrior's Gate is situated at the Corner of Old Fort Road and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, in Durban. In addition to its Headquarters function, Warriors Gate is also a Museum of Militaria, displaying many hundreds of Artifacts from around the World, and spanning hundreds of Years. It houses a large collection of Medals, Badges and Sidearms as well as Insignia of over 500 “Shellholes”, these being the Individual Units, of the Order.

This museum is run by MOTH (Memorable Order of Tin Hats). 

This Military Museum and M.O.T.H. Shrine was Built in 1936 and focuses on South African involvement in the two World Wars. It has Military Artifacts dating back to 1056 and the stones embedded in the Building comes from Battlefields around the World. There is a comprehensive collection of Battlefield Relics, Photos and Uniforms on Display.

 

Times

Tuesdays to Fridays and Sundays – 11am to 3pm

 

Saturdays – 10am to 12pm

 

Mondays & Public Holidays – Closed