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Clanwilliam History Museum

Also known as the Ou Tronk Museum, this small collection is based in the former town jail (ou tronk means "old jail"). The display is old-fashioned and not particularly well curated, but still gives a sense of remarkable native son Dr. Christiaan Louis Leipoldt and early settler life in the mountains. The wagons, carts, and rudimentary household equipment speak of much harder times, when pioneers headed into the high country wanting to farm or escape colonial control in the cities.

History Museum

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Main Rd.
Clanwilliam, Western Cape  8135, South Africa

027-482–2024

clanwilliammuseum.webs.com

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Rate Includes: R15, Closed Sun.

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