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The Heritage Museum

Tourist attraction Heritage museum

👍👍 A house thats been in the Malay family to this day. Living members telling live, history stories of upbringing, how, to cook, bake. Stories from British soldiers, People often mention history, Malay,


Address

Amlay House, King George Way, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7975, South Africa

Contact

+27 82 216 260

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (20 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: history (7) Malay (6)
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  • 5/5 Erica W. 1 year ago on Google • 227 reviews
    A house thats been in the Malay family to this day. Living members telling live, history stories of upbringing, how, to cook, bake. Stories from British soldiers,
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ihsaan A. 7 years ago on Google • 292 reviews
    A culturally rich experience to reveal the history of the Cape Muslim community of Simonstown. They also have the burial records of the Dido Valley and Seaforth cemeteries to assist in tracing family history.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gadija M. 6 years ago on Google • 152 reviews
    This is truly a place of Malay Heritage taking people back many, many years of how Malay people lived, holding onto their traditions and heritage (which is fading away as the years go by) , I love the setup of the museum, all the rooms are transferred into displaying, showing and giving you a true Malay culture/traditional experience, you will come across a Bridal room (known to the Malay people as the "Bruidskamer") for me that haven't seen or witnessed one with my very own eyes, I was in awe, just stepping into any of the rooms or walking down the house passages, amazed me, all the artefacts, photographs of years gone by, ornaments, clothes, mannequins with their traditional wear, and the Davidson couple that runs the museum is so sweet walking with you and patiently answering all your questions, they have a lovely garden where you can relax and have a picnic afterwards.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mitch F. 5 years ago on Google • 226 reviews
    A nice quick tour of the South African Malay and Indian history.

  • 4/5 Shaheeda C. 1 year ago on Google • 142 reviews
    This was indeed a unique experience. Rich in history and culture. A must see.

  • 5/5 Jameelah Jadwat H. 3 years ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Beautiful experience learning about my Family Heritage.was very emotional.Aunty Zaynab is the beautiful soul that's preserving our family history.

  • 5/5 Anthea H. 2 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    What a trip down Memory. So much that we were unfamiliar with...An enlightening experience 💃🌻

  • 5/5 Ismail S. 2 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    I heard about this museum long ago, and finally got the chance to visit! Found out that I'm a 6th-generation Slamdien in South Africa. Enjoyed the old photos and memorabilia very much! There's no entrance fee charged, so please donate generously. The guide was very helpful and knowledgeable on the history of Simonstown and the generations of Cape Malays in the area.

  • 5/5 muneeb p. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Very informative and accurate tracing, found photos of family up to 3 generations back just by the way, while exploring.

  • 5/5 Nawaal M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely museum Very informative

  • 5/5 shamila w. 7 years ago on Google • 1 review
    because my auntie made a success my mother was born in this house it belongs to our family
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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