Rhodes Cottage Museum in Muizenberg, Cape Town (original) (raw)
About Rhodes Cottage Museum
Located on Main Road in Muizenberg is Rhodes Cottage. Cecil John Rhodes purchased the cottage is 1899 and died there in 1902. After being looked over by various trustees the cottage was taken over by the Cape Town City Council in 1937 and the cottage museum is now run by the Muizenberg Historical Conservation Society.
The cottage is well worth a visit for those interested in Cecil John Rhodes and Cape history in general. The property also boasts a beautiful mountainside garden and a one cannot go wrong with a walk along the seafront. There are reduced opening hours during the winter.
Need to Know
WhereMain Road, Muyizenberg, False Bay, Cape Town
When10h00 to 16h00 during the week (summer months).
How muchPrices on request.
Telephone+27 (0)21 788-1816
OvernightStay nearby in Muizenberg, in Cape Town
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