Drostdy Museum, Historical colonial museum in Swellendam, South Africa
The Drostdy Museum consists of thick-walled clay and brick buildings with thatched roofs, displaying period furniture and historical artifacts throughout multiple structures.
The Dutch East India Company constructed this building in 1747 as the residence for the Landdrost, who served as the local magistrate and administrator.
The museum exhibits showcase early Cape Dutch architecture, featuring yellow-wood timber work and distinctive lime-plaster floors designed to replicate marble patterns.
The museum complex includes several buildings, gardens, and an open-air craft section called Ambagswerf, displaying tools and equipment from colonial times.
The wine cellar represents the final addition to the structure during its time as an official government building, preserving its 1844 appearance.
Location: Swellendam
Inception: 1939
Website: http://drostdy.com
GPS coordinates: -34.01956,20.45334
Latest update: March 27, 2025 07:31
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