Graaff Reinet attractions | The Hester Rupert Art Museum | Graaff Reinet
The museum was officially opened in 1966 by old state president C.R Swart and has an impressive collection of over a hundred various art works by prominent South African artists like Maggie Laubser, Johannes Meintjies and Ernst de Jong.
The art museum was originally a Dutch Reformed missionary church which was built in 1821. As time went by it was used for various other activities, and disued and dilapidated, Dr AntonRupert of the Rembrandt foundation arranged for the Historical Homes of South Africa to buy it in this state and restore it.
Upon completion the building was handed over to the Graaff-Reinet Town Council, and it’s now used as an Art Museum and named in honour of Dr Rupert’s mother.
If you are one of the many people who cherish the memories of yesteryear, then a trip to this Art Museum is a must.
Contact Details
Church Street
Graaff-Reinet
Tel+27 (0)49 586 1030
Websitewww.graaffreinet.co.za
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