Michaelis Collection Museum | Western Cape Government

Michaelis Collection Museum

Description:

The Old Town House was built in 1755 as Cape Town's first public building. It was given a prominent spot on the city's central square and served as Burgher Watch House, Burgher Senate and City Hall of Cape Town. In 1914 it became the city's first art museum and it now houses the world-renowned Michaelis Collection of early Netherlandish art.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Office Hours:

Museum hours and entrance fees are subject to change without prior notification:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00
Closed: Sundays, Christmas & Workers Day
Entrance: Donations only

Website: Michaelis Collection at the Old Town House
Owned / Funded by / Endorsed by: (The Government of South Africa)
Facility Category: Museums
Contact Information:
Street Address:

Old Town House, Greenmarket Square

Postal Address:

PO Box 61, Cape Town, 8000

General Enquiries:
Telephone: 021 481 3933
Fax: 021 424 6441
E-mail: jstrauss@iziko.org.za
Contact Notes:

Museum hours and entrance fees are subject to change without prior notification:
Open: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00
Closed: Sundays, Christmas & Workers Day
Entrance: Donations only

The content on this page was last updated on 20 September 2017