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Koopmans-de Wet House

House museum · Cape Town, South Africa

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Koopmans-de Wet House
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History

Koopmans-de Wet House is a former residence and current museum in Strand Street, Cape Town, South Africa. The house became part of the South African Museum in 1913 and was opened to the public on 10 March 1914. It was declared a National Monument under National Monuments Council legislation on 1 November 1940. It is the oldest house museum in South Africa.

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Visiting

This is a house museum. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.