Village Museum

An interesting museum consisting of four houses you can visit with a single ticket. While it’s not in the best condition, it has great potential. The staff is very sweet and friendly. What’s disappointing is that few of the items in the museum are actually authentic to the houses on display—many of the paintings on the walls are replicas unrelated to the museum, and some objects don’t even match the historical period. Worth a visit, but don’t set your expectations too high.

4 beautifully renovated Dutch style houses from the 18th century. The house has some of the same period furnishings that made the houses more time appropriate. Very nice experience.

Very cool to see what Stellenbosch looked like throughout the ages. And it’s right in the middle of Stellenbosch, so well worth a visit.

Very nice and sweet. A series of four refurbished homes from different eras. Each house with many pieces of old furniture and decorations. Many antique artifacts of life on display. History comes alive. Doesn't take long but worth it.

This is a fantastic preservation of multiple eras of building across the history of the town from founding into the 19th century. As well as a history of the area from pre-colonial times. The buildings and gardens are carefully restored and cared for in an ongoing basis as well as presented by docents at every stop on the self guided tour. Definitely don't forget to bring some smaller currency to reward the hard work of their docents who dress to the period of their stop on the tour and are very welcome to any questions about the history. I really enjoyed my visit.

Experienced guides with detailed information of what daily life was like in Stellenbosch a few centuries ago. The houses are kept in excellent condition. If you like to learn about the history of towns, this is a great way to connect with Stellenbosch. Only R50 entry fee.

If you love history and would love to know where it all started in Stellenbosch this is the place to visit, very friendly staff that assists you at the Museum. 4 unique houses to visit with each of its own history

What a way to experience history. You walk through the ages and learn more from knowledgeable staff dressed in period appropriate outfits. You can really appreciate the different architectural styles of the various houses and you can have a nice stroll through the gardens. Great if you are a student as you get to experience this at a discount.