Koopmans-de Wet House
Historic site, Museum in Cape Town, South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Koopmans-de Wet House is a former residence and current museum in Strand Street, Cape Town, South Africa. The house became part of the South African Museum in 1913 and was opened to the public on 10 March 1914.[1][2] It was declared a National Monument under National Monuments Council legislation on 1 November 1940.[3] It is the oldest house museum in South Africa.[2]
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Established | 10 March 1914; 110 years ago (10 March 1914) |
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Location | 35 Strand Street, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa |
Coordinates | 33.920941°S 18.421291°E / -33.920941; 18.421291 |
Type | Historic site, Museum |
Accreditation | Iziko Museums |
Public transit access | Bus: MyCiTi 105, 101 |
Website | iziko.org.za (archived) |
Built | 1701–1793 |
Architecture | Neoclassical |
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