Koopmans-de Wet House, Historical house museum in Strand Street, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Koopmans-de Wet House features typical Cape Dutch architecture with a gabled roof, detailed brickwork, and classical pilasters on its exterior walls.
Built in 1790 on land previously owned by silversmith Reijnier Smedinga, the building became South Africa's first house museum when it opened to the public in 1914.
The interior displays Cape furniture from the 18th century, including a rare bureau cabinet from 1750 and an extensive collection of Nankin porcelain service.
The museum, operated by Iziko Museums of South Africa, offers guided tours and educational programs about colonial life in Cape Town's early days.
Marie Koopmans-de Wet transformed the house into a salon and support center for Boer prisoners during the South African War after her husband's death in 1880.
Location: City of Cape Town
Website: https://iziko.org.za/static/page/history-of-koopmans-de-wet-house
GPS coordinates: -33.92096,18.42131
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:31
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