A former mine-manager’s residence at the northern edge of town, beautifully decked out in 1920s style with original artefacts. Tours need to be booked 30 minutes in advance.

To find it, cross the Blyde River and pass the turning for Lydenburg (Mashishing).


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1. Thelwall's Museum

0.97 MILES

This former fruit shop dating to 1946 has interpretive panels on the local gold rush and conflicts.

2. Dredzen Store

1.01 MILES

The Dredzen Store is a general store recreated as it would have been in 1930s, complete with vintage advertisements and chairs hanging from the ceiling.

3. Victorian House Museum

1.05 MILES

This restored Victorian home is full of B&W photos, old dolls and furniture, including a wooden carved commode in the main bedroom.

4. Central Garage Transport Museum

1.09 MILES

Great for classic-car enthusiasts, this museum illustrates the development of transport in Pilgrim's Rest from 19th-century ox wagons to Ford, Bedford and…

5. Pilgrim's & Sabie News Museum

1.1 MILES

This museum explores the history of printing in the town and has a collection of old presses. A section covers the impact of the Anglo-Boer War, WWI and…

6. Diggings Museum

1.43 MILES

Just southeast of town along the Graskop road is the open-air Diggings Museum, where you can see how gold was panned. You need to visit on a tour, which…

7. Lisbon Falls

5.56 MILES

This waterfall is a highlight of the Blyde River Canyon area, especially in summer (October to March), when the water flows hardest.

8. Berlin Falls

6.43 MILES

Crashing down the cliffs, this waterfall is at its most impressive in summer (October to March), when there is most water.