Museums in Matjiesfontein
2 museums listed in Matjiesfontein, Western Cape with CastAwayZA. Get GPS directions and contact numbers on the free app.
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The Marie Rawdon Museum
Matjiesfontein, Western CapeThe Marie Rawdon Museum in Matjiesfontein houses the world’s largest private collection of Anglo-Boer War relics and Victorian-era artifacts, all uniquely curated across two floors inside the village’s historic, active railway station. Key Exhibits War Souvenirs: Authentic weaponry, uniforms, and documentation from the Anglo-Boer War. Apothecary & Barber: Detailed tableau scenes featuring a fully-stocked pharmacy and period barber shop. Victorian Household Items: Period dresses, penny-farthing bicycles, antique toys, and cameras. Medical Curiosities: Historical dentistry tools and vintage surgical equipment.View details →MuseumsThe Transport Museum @ Matjiesfontein
Matjiesfontein, Western CapeThe Transport Museum @ Matjiesfontein is a historic exhibition located on the edge of the Victorian-preserved village of Matjiesfontein in the Great Karoo. It showcases an eclectic collection of vintage cars, steam locomotives, antique bicycles, and historic carriages reflecting South Africa's colonial and transportation heritage. Key Exhibits & Highlights Vintage Vehicles: Features classic motor vehicles from the 1930s to the 1960s, including old Chevrolets, Dodges, a Buick, and a Jaguar MK8. Royal Daimlers: Houses two rare Royal Daimler cars used during King George VI’s 1947 tour of South Africa alongside Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Steam Train & Coaches: Showcases original steam train locomotives and historic railway carriages, including an old dining car you can walk inside. Bicycles & More: Displays historic penny-farthings, tandem bicycles, an old London double-decker bus, and a quirky international hearse with a vintage coffin. Historic Cricket Pitch: The museum grounds border the town’s original historic cricket ground, dating back to British colonial presence.View details →See all 2 museums in Western Cape — free
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