What to do and see in Overberg District, Western Cape: The Best History Museums

May 18, 2022 Chanda Heide

Discover the best top things to do in Overberg District, South Africa including Genadendal Mission Museum, Drostdy Museum, Shipwreck Museum, Caledon Museum, Strandveld Museum.
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1. Genadendal Mission Museum

Kerk St, Malagas 7234 South Africa +27 28 251 8582 [email protected] http://www.greytontourism.com/activity/genadendal-historic-village-and-museum/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Genadendal Mission Museum

The Genadendal Mission Museum strives towards being a dynamic institution, which focuses on the preservation of the Genadendal heritage. This heritage is understood to encompass the culture and history of the inhabitants, mainly of mission stations, and their relationship with the people in South Africa and the world. In order to do this we develop, preserve and exhibit these collection.

Reviewed By Yellowblood - Sandbaai, South Africa

This museum rates for me one of the best historical experiences of my life! I learned so much about my own country’s history! And it was really special to have a guide explain the history of the Moravian church. It makes a museum visit special to have someone to tell the story behind the story. Well done guys! Really special!

2. Drostdy Museum

18 Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam 6740 South Africa +27 28 514 1138 [email protected] http://www.drostdymuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 453 reviews

Drostdy Museum

This former government building, an architectural treasure in itself, is now a museum containing some impressive artifacts. Particularly noteworthy is a collection of late 18th and early 19th century Cape furniture.

Reviewed By DannyB_11 - London, United Kingdom

Open air type museum with numerous buildings displaying bygone lifestyles and crafts. Including a magistrates home with courthouse. Lovely couple of hours wander.

3. Shipwreck Museum

6 Independent Street, Bredasdorp 7280 South Africa +27 28 424 1240 http://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/shipwreck-museum
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Shipwreck Museum

4. Caledon Museum

16 Constitution Road, Caledon 7230 South Africa +27 28 212 1511
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Caledon Museum

5. Strandveld Museum

Seaview Drive, Franskraal, Overstrand 7220 South Africa https://www.sahistory.org.za/place/franskraal-and-strandveld-museum
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

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