A Walk Through College History

College Museum

Back in Time at College Museum

To mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of the school in 1988, the College Museum was established in celebration of College’s history.

With curated exhibits spanning the years from 1863, the museum is a proud showcase of the past, with even current information forming our ever-evolving history. The College Museum is an opportunity for visitors to meet the first College boys, with items collected over the years creating an historical picture of College life. 

This window into the past is peppered with modern touches. College stories are told by raconteurs over speakers as you move between displays. A smartboard also makes for an interactive experience.

For anyone with an interest in Maritzburg College or the history of Pietermaritzburg, visitors to the school are naturally drawn to the College Museum.

Our History

As the oldest boys’ high school in KwaZulu-Natal, it follows that College has a rich and exciting history. Find out more about how our origins have come to define the College of today.

Old Boys

The College history is given continued life by the Old Collegians who celebrate this esteemed school. The MCOBA facilitates contact between a global network of OCs and works to maintain the prestige of the school.

Take a Virtual College Tour

The beautiful red Maritzburg College buildings are emblematic of the school’s heritage – and is the setting for the development of modern history. The school is proudly a landmark in the history of the City of Pietermaritzburg.

Prospective College Boys and Parents

The College Museum is an exciting starting point for prospective students and their parents on a visit to the school. The school’s history such a prominent part of the College of today and new boys become part of the College legacy with every new year. Find out more and let the school’s history become part of your future at the College Museum.

Prospective College Boys and Parents

The College Museum is an exciting starting point for prospective students and their parents on a visit to the school. The school’s history such a prominent part of the College of today and new boys become part of the College legacy with every new year. Find out more and let the school’s history become part of your future at the College Museum.

Today’s College Boys

During their school years, many College boys will visit the Museum once or twice. After that, it is a place often passed as the years progress. The modern displays and the undeniable nostalgia the museum hold combine to make this an enjoyable experience for current College boys.

Today’s College Boys

During their school years, many College boys will visit the Museum once or twice. After that, it is a place often passed as the years progress. The modern displays and the undeniable nostalgia the museum hold combine to make this an enjoyable experience for current College boys.

Old Boys

It is once boys have left school, however, and become part of the history of College themselves that the place takes on a feeling of exciting living history. This gives the College Museum a pull that grows as time goes by. For boys visiting the school for Reunion Day or looking to reminisce over their school years, the museum is well-frequented by a growing community of passionate Old Boys.

Old Boys

It is once boys have left school, however, and become part of the history of College themselves that the place takes on a feeling of exciting living history. This gives the College Museum a pull that grows as time goes by. For boys visiting the school for Reunion Day or looking to reminisce over their school years, the museum is well-frequented by a growing community of passionate Old Boys.