Nelson Mandela Month 2024 at Caledon Museum
Join us throughout July to celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.
Caledon Museum
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The Caledon Museum forms part of the Overberg Region Museums that are managed by the Western Cape Museum Service under the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
Overberg Region Museums
Under the curation of Mrs Odette Weir and museum docent, Marlon Sauls, the museum proudly appreciates and preserves history with interactive guided tours of the museum and its surroundings.
The Caledon Museum was established in 1972 at 11 Krige Street and received provincial museum status as Caledon’s first museum.
Nineteen years later, after moving to a heritage building dating back to 1830 at 11 Constitution Street, the museum’s collection grew and was relocated to what used to be The Caledonian Lodge (a masonic lodge used by Freemasons from 1917 until the late 1900s).
After temporarily closing for renovations, the museum reopened to the public in 1994 and has been conserving the heritage of Caledon ever since.
The Caledon Museum hosts the Caledon Heritage Walk in collaboration with Beyond Black Mountain / Caledon Tourism.
The guided tour starts at and ends at the museum and includes the conservation area of Mill
Street, the history of the town’s centre, Historical buildings and local monuments. Mill Street has 59 Heritage sites, including one of the oldest Dutch Reform churches in South Africa.
Caledon Museum welcomes supervised school groups from primary and high schools for prearranged tours.
The tours are a fun and educational experience for learners. Marlon Sauls is well known for laying a foundation of interest in history in children and his exciting stories ensure a memorable trip.
Caledon Museum warms things up in winter with a variety of community-inspired events.
An evening for the whole family brought to you by the Caledon Museum, Beyond Black Mountain and Bougainvillea Coffee Shop. The evening itinerary includes:
Limited seating is available, so booking is essential.
Schedule your visit to the Caledon Museum on a Friday in winter to coincide with the bread-baking demonstration in the old working Victorian kitchen. Don’t forget to stock up on fresh bread and koeksisters while you are there.
Call or email beforehand with your order so you don’t miss out.
“If you want to know more about the town of Caledon or Free Mason, Caledon Museum is the place to visit. The guy who does the tour does a great job of explaining everything.” Deirdre Williams
“The Caledon Museum opens up a lot of Caledon’s history. The entry money goes to a good cause and helps the community.” Hannes Welthagen
“We went on a fascinating tour of the Caledon Museum with an enthusiastic curator. It was great to meet someone passionate about their job. We all loved the visit, thank you!” David Duncan
“My visit to the Caledon Museum was an amazing experience! The curator showed me around and explained the artefacts and their origin and uses. The main building was procured from the Free Masons and is mostly in its original state.” Jack Basson
“I found the tour guide at the Caledon Museum full of interesting insights. The place itself reflected the past in an honouring way.” Christopher Harrison
“Very interesting for a small-town museum. Somewhat creepy - especially the initiation chamber of the Freemason Lodge. The Caledon Museum has friendly and knowledgeable staff.” Lester Malgas
“My visit to this small but beautifully maintained museum was wonderful. The volunteers who run the place are helpful. Some rooms reflect the history of Caledon. There is a huge scrapbook detailing the history of the town. A lovely place to visit.” McGill Tripper
“Very cool museum that opens up a lot of Caledon’s history. The entry fee at the Caledon Museum goes to a good cause and helps the community.” Hannes Welthagen
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