Western Cape
Spread over three buildings, the museum is largely devoted to local hero Dr Christiaan Barnard, who performed the world's first human heart transplant.
Must-see attractions in Western Cape
Western Cape
Sitting beneath the train station, this eerie place is a right old jumble sale, containing everything from trophy heads to a collection of commodes.
Western Cape
There's an impressive private collection of vintage cars here, including two Daimlers from King George V's 1947 visit to South Africa.
Garden Route
George was the hub of the indigenous timber industry and, thus, this museum contains a wealth of related artefacts.
Western Cape
Swellendam residents swear every visitor takes a photograph of this wedding-cake-like church in the centre of town.
Hermanus
This museum doesn’t have a lot going for it, but outside there’s a display of old fishing boats and the admission fee includes entrance to the more…
Hermanus
There's a mildly interesting collection of photos from the Hermanus of yore at this small museum. The admission fee is included in the ticket for the Old…
Stellenbosch
The VOC Kruithuis was built in 1777 to store the town’s weapons and gunpowder and now houses a small military museum.
Winelands
Opened in late 2017, this gallery has rotating exhibitions from local and international artists.
