The Stellenbosch Village Museum
The Stellenbosch Village Museum
The Stellenbosch Village Museum
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Luc Victor
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Oct 2024 • Solo
An amazing well-curated museum that capsulizes the historical timeline of the town – and sets you back on a journey of discovery. Aside from the main museum building, there are four well-preserved homes that give visitors a glimpse of what life was like in the early days of the settlers. This is a must visit when new to the area –transporting you in a time machine.
Written 24 October 2024
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Keith70
Worksop, UK687 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The Village Museum is well worth a visit if you are in Stellenbosch. The museum preserves articles of local historical interest. There is a small entrance fee which gives access to four buildings close to the museum. The houses were built between 1709 and 1850. Each has furniture of the period and is tended by a lady dressed in period costume. They give you a brief overview of the property and answer questions.
Written 19 March 2020
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Haelen
Voorburg, The Netherlands385 contributions
Feb 2020
This museum shows buildings in and outside of the Dutch colonial period. It shows how colonialists lived at that time. In several of the houses is a guide, who gives short explanations in English or Afrikaans. I was really impressed by this museum.
Written 17 March 2020
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CapeTravelGuru
Cape Town, South Africa2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
I visited the museum today and accidentally entered through the side gate (picture attached), as there was no sign indicating it wasn't an entrance. The staff member, Michlynn, whom I expected to greet and welcome us, instead reprimanded us like children. I was appalled and disgusted. The whole situation felt surreal. I believe that museums are struggling with visitor numbers in the face of fierce competition for people's attention, and I can't believe that willing patrons would be treated with such animosity and inhospitable attitudes. The museum itself is a well-preserved treasure of historical architecture in this town, but with such unfriendly staff who treat people with disrespect, I must admit that I will never again set foot on their property and will no longer recommend that anyone does. The people on the many nearby wine farms are so friendly and welcoming, and I will rather spend my money there and give them my support.
Written 9 June 2024
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Nicholas H
London, UK20 275 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Interesting guide to the history and domestic life of Stellenbosch over the 18th and 19th centuries, illustrated through the restoration of four period houses and a gunpowder magazine. There are very helpful and friendly guides in each of the sites within the museum complex. The lobby area has a series of detailed information boards.
Written 1 February 2020
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AndrewCTKC
Greyton, South Africa175 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
this walking tour takes you back to the history of Stellenbosch. four separate houses are joined together in a short walking tour. the staff and guides are locals, are all dressed in historical clothing. comprehensive talks on each building and room are well presented. definitely worth a stroll. easy access in central Stellenbosch
Written 29 May 2014
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straightjohnbull
England132 contributions
Nov 2019
Includes 3 lovingly restores, refurbished homes of 3 different colonial Dutch families. Each home is staffed by an "in character" woman who provides background and answers any questions. As a History lover, I really enjoyed this time capsue experience as I have a very high regard for what these settlers did for South Africa. A highly recommended hour or so whilst visiting the winelands.
Written 26 November 2019
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Susan9012014
New Orleans, LA37 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
This museum is actually 4 houses that each have their own story and greeter who gives a brief history of the home and the family who lived there. Also had a special exhibit on fires in Stellenbosch that was very interesting. Recommend it highly.
Written 13 January 2019
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tappers127
Cheltenham, UK161 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
if you interested in seeing the progression of houses through the years then this is perfect for you - very well maintained properties and their belongings
Written 23 December 2018
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raheelattaullah
4 contributions
May 2017 • Family
The museum is in the middle of StellenBosch.You need to pay inorder to get the parking.The parking is usually free on weekends.On a weekend I went there and a guy came to me immediately asking me to go to a nearby ATM to get the parking ticket.When I used my credit card it got stuck in the machine and I was robbed of some 1500USD.Didnot even visit the museum afterwards.Just be aware and DO NOT use any ATM machines nearby specially on weekends.
Written 22 April 2018
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Written 14 October 2017
Bine1961
August 2018: 40 Rand per person
Written 27 August 2018
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