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Museums of Cape Town and the Western Cape

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Museums of the Western Cape

Paarl Museum, Paarl
This charming - previously known as the Old Parsonage museum and has a superb permanent collection of Cape Antiques (furniture, silver, etc.), artefacts, documents and photographs which reflect the rich cultural diversity and development

Old Slaves Lodge, Cape Town
49 Adderley Street, fine services in this region. If you are interested in advertising here please

Robben Island Museum A world heritage site, enjoy a trip to this island filled with history. Explore the rich history this island has to offer. Once a off-shore fortification , then became the infamouse Maximum Security Prison it also is home to many protected marine bird species.

Groot Constantia Wine Museum , Constantia

SA Maritime Museum,V&A Waterfront
What would the Cape be without a maritime museum. Visit this exiting maritime museum at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

SAAF Museum, Air Force Base Ysterplaat
A aviation heritage museum, depicting the vital role that the Air Force has played in the Western Cape since 1920. South Africa boasts the second oldest Air Force in the world. Displays include aircraft, uniforms, militaria, campaing galleries and dioramas.The museum projects a well balanced depiction of the Air Force's history. Contact: Chris 021 508 6377 e-mail

Koopmans-De Wet House, 35 Strand Street

Bo-Kaap Museum 71 Wale Street

Township Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum & Arts & Craft Centre, a township based museum in the western Cape and a museum to comemmorate migrancy in South Africa

South African National Gallery An art museum in the centre of Cape Town which holds in trust a historical and contemporary art collection on behalf of the people of South Africa.

Huguenot Memorial Museum History of the Huguenots in Europe and in South Africa, information about the Franschhoek valley, a picture library of the museum an online shop and contact details.

Stellenryck Wijn Museum A museum in Stellenbosch depicting the history of winemaking through the ages. Information about the collection & the building, Cape wines and visiting hours for the museum.

Stellenbosch Museum
Museum of this historic town of Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands region.

Township Museum Lwandle
Migrant labour museum and arts & crafts centre. Information about the museum, reasons to visit, map, contacts.

Montagu Museum, Long Street, Montagu, Breede River Region
The old neo-gothic Mission Church dates back to 1907 and displays a collection of valuable furniture, paintings and objects d'art from Montagu. Herbal remedies and herbal products are also on sale here.

For all you Go-Cape Travel Directory art fans... A-Z

African Blue Art Gallery
An art gallery exhibiting a selection of African arts and crafts

Africa Galore
Contemporary African art.

African Image
Cape Town-based gallery offers tribal art, textiles and beadwork.

Art Throb - Contemporary Art in South Africa
Discover the latest in South Africa's contemporary art scene. Art event listings, articles and reviews.

Association for Visual Arts
Cape Town gallery features exhibitions and workshops.

Doyle Sculpture Garden and Foundry
Learn about Jean Doyle, a sculptor of bronze.

Hout Bay Gallery
A selection of artwork from this gallery based in Hout Bay.

Kieser, Annette - Watercolour Artist
Cape Town artist specialising in painting African flora and fauna offers paintings for sale. Includes a biography and ordering details.

South African Virtual Art Gallery
Online represtentation of artists' works.Many galleries featuring works by individuals and groups.

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