GRAAFF-REINET NEWS - If you're planning to pay the Graaff-Reinet Museum complex a visit this festive season, please make note of their festive opening hours.
Graaff-Reinet has a very rich history that's reflected in the many museums you can visit in the town.
The Graaff-Reinet Museum was established in 1956.
Four old buildings, built in the first part of the 1800s, house a vast collection of Graaff-Reinet’s rich cultural and natural heritage, which includes a fossil and rock art collection, period furniture and contemporary history exhibitions.
The buildings are unique cultural gems and an integral part of the town, making Graaff-Reinet one of the most historically significant sites in the country.
The Military History Museum, the most recent addition to the museum complex, was established in 2005.
It provides an overview of the military history of Graaff-Reinet and also houses an archival repository.
The archival repository contains documents and artefacts which are of great significance.
It serves a wide geographical area and is of national importance as indicated in the National Handbook of Archival Repositories.
The Graaff-Reinet Museum is the fifth largest Province-aided museum in the Eastern Cape with a floor space of almost 4 000m².
It is a major tourist attraction within the Camdeboo area and one of the most important international tourist attractions within a 203km radius from Port Elizabeth.
To find out more, phone 049 892 3801.
Visiting hours
Mondays to Thursdays: 08:00 to 16:30
Fridays: 08:00 to 16:00
Saturdays: 09:00 to 13:00
Sundays: 09:00 to 13:00
Public holidays: 09:00 to 13:00
Please note that not all of the museums will be open on weekends and public holidays - phone 049 892 3801 to confirm.
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