South African Sendinggestig Museum, Historical museum and religious building in Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa
The South African Sendinggestig Museum features ten illuminated panels displaying church history, missionary work, and community information throughout its exhibition space.
Founded by the African Missionary Society in 1799, this structure stands as South Africa's first slave church and maintains its original architectural elements.
The museum exhibits contain church furniture, historical documents, audio files, and visual materials that document Cape Town's religious and social development.
Located at 40 Long Street in Cape Town, the museum operates Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 16:00 without entrance fees.
The museum floor incorporates star patterns commemorating the 1834 abolition of slavery, while front benches display names of first baptized enslaved individuals.
Location: City of Cape Town
GPS coordinates: -33.92113,18.42030
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:48
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