Koopmans-de Wet House

Koopmans-de Wet House
Koopmans-de Wet House in 2011
Koopmans-de Wet House is located in Cape Town
Koopmans-de Wet House
Location within Cape Town
Established10 March 1914 (10 March 1914)
Location35 Strand Street,
8001 Cape Town, South Africa
Coordinates33°55′15″S 18°25′17″E / 33.920941°S 18.421291°E / -33.920941; 18.421291
TypeHistoric site, Museum
AccreditationIziko Museums
Public transit accessBus: MyCiTi 105, 101
Websiteiziko.org.za (archived)
Built1701–1793
ArchitectureNeoclassical

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]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Gutsche was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b "History of Koopmans-de Wet House". Iziko Museums of Cape Town. Archived from the original on 6 November 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
  3. ^ "Koopmans De Wet House 35 Strand Street Cape Town". South African Heritage Resources Agency. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2011.

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