Iziko Old Town House Museum

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Iziko Old Town House is an 18th-century Cape Dutch building housing the Michaelis Collection of Dutch and Flemish paintings. Step inside to find cool, quiet galleries filled with golden-lit portraits and landscapes from the 1600s and 1700s. Perfect for art lovers and history curious visitors escaping the midday heat.

Iziko Old Town House sits on Greenmarket Square and dates back to 1761. The building itself is worth the visit before you see a single painting. Inside, the Michaelis Collection displays over 100 Dutch and Flemish Old Masters, including works by Frans Hals and Jan Steen. Expect hushed rooms, whitewashed walls, and light filtering through thick-paned windows. The collection focuses on 17th-century portraiture, still life, and landscape painting. It offers serious art without the crowds of larger institutions. Entry is free for South African citizens and residents. Go on a weekday morning for the most peaceful experience. A good stop before or after browsing Greenmarket Square just outside.

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