Rhodes Cottage Museum

Western Cape, West Coast , Paternoster

About Rhodes Cottage Museum

Discover a quaint and historical cottage that is now a museum located in the beautiful Muizenberg suburb, overlooking the gorgeous False Bay. Celebrating and honouring the incredible historical significance of Cecil John Rhodes who bought this small house and made use of it as a holiday cottage. This is also the place where Cecil eventually died of tuberculosis more than a century ago in 1902. Cecil John Rhodes was born in Britain but is known for being a colonial empire builder, as well as being Prime Minister of the Cape Colony. This lovely thatch roof cottage comprises of three large bedrooms and pleasant living quarters, while the site also offers a wonderful garden and a small fisherman’s cottage where the caretakers or curators would stay. The original and simplistic furniture remains intact, reflecting Rhodes own character. Now, the Rhodes Cottage is a National Monument, which was opened to the public in 1953. The Rhodes Cottage Museum is meant to commemorate the legend of Cecil John Rhodes and serves to communicate and reflect his achievements, ideal and also his death. From the ambiance of the English countryside to the garden that is rich in Cape fynbos, as well as the many interesting and story-telling photographs, editorials and items once owned and cherished by Rhodes himself. A visit to the Rhodes Cottage Museum is a fantastic way to indulge in one man’s incredible history. Open daily from 10 am to 1 pm.
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Galleries and Museums

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246 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa

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