Porcinarium
The Animal Improvement Institute of the Agriculture Research Council is situated just outside Irene and houses among others the world's only (as far as is known) pig museum or porcinarium. The museum's displays were arranged with the help of the Transvaal Museum and offer an interesting review of the origin and development of pig species in South Africa. The museum was opened in August 1996 to coincide with the fortieth anniversary of the National Pig Performance Testing Scheme. Since its opening the porcinarium has received many visitors, especially from abroad. The museum is open during the week (office hours) and for weekend visits arrangements can be made at Tel: 672 9235.
