Return to a Victorian era during a visit to Bertram House in Cape Town

The Bertram House museum in Company Gardens: "Furnished to represent an English family home at the Cape during the early 1800's."


Built in late Georgian style as a private residence, Iziko Bertram House was extensively restored and became a museum in 1984. It is furnished to represent an English family home at the Cape during the early 1800s and it houses the Anne Lidderdale Collection.

Exhibits include a superb collection of Georgian furniture, English porcelain, and fine examples of Chinese export porcelain.

Location:
Bertram House Museum Cape Town
Hiddingh Campus, Orange Street, Cape Town
+27 (0) 21 481 3940
Open: Tue - Thur: 10h00 -16h30
Closed: Public Holidays

The culture & heritage section in things to do Cape Town section offers a great overview of museums in Cape Town.

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