AutoPavilion
The AutoPavilion is a place of cars and legends. Unveiled in March 2004, this R13 million state-of-the-art heritage centre boasts an elite line up of automobiles. It showcases both the history and the most recent developments of the Volkswagen Group and visitors to the AutoPavilion will journey through a unique collection of prototypes, landmark cars and record-holding vehicles.
A highlight of the exhibition is the interactive nature of the exhibits. Ideas are brought to life via video screens, moving features, state-of-the-art light technology and fragrance machines that create a truly sensory experience for the viewer: be it sight, sound, touch or scent.
Not only architecturally unique, the AutoPavilion is also the only automobile discovery centre on the continent and only the fifth on the planet.
The AutoPavilion has four different galleries for visitors to explore:
- The Volkswagen Story
- An exhibit that takes the enthusiast on a journey of the numerous milestones that Volkswagen has achieved in South Africa.
- The Volkswagen Brand Experience
- An exploration of the world of Volkswagen.
- The Volkswagen Group Gallery
- A showcase of the entire Group's brands.
- The Nostalgia Zone
- An experience of the 'good old days' including the first Kombi and Beetle ever made in South Africa.
The AutoPavilion is open Mondays to Fridays from 08h30 - 16h00, on the first Saturday of each month from 10h00 - 13h00, and is closed on weekends and public holidays.
School tour groups that have been booked well in advance will be able to enter for free, while the general public will be charged a nominal entrance fee of R5.00 for adults, R2.00 for children under 16 and R2.00 for pensioners.
Volkswagen of South Africa staff and pensioners can enter free of charge on display of their Volkswagen ID. Large groups can be accommodated and light refreshments can also be arranged if booked in advance.
A guided factory tour starts every weekday morning at 09h00 but must be booked in advance. This tour is free of charge and can accommodate up to 40 people (regret: no children under 12 are permitted in the factory). The tour takes approximately two hours and concludes with a complimentary viewing of the AutoPavilion.
Contact the AutoPavilion on 041 994 5941/3
or e-mail
autopavilion@vwsa.co.za.
