Albany History Museum
40 Somerset St, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139
Albany Museum is an affiliated research institute of Rhodes University. The Museum today consists of a family of seven buildings which includes the Natural Sciences Museum, the History Museum, the Observatory Museum, Fort Selwyn, the Old Provost military prison, Drostdy Arch and the Old Priest's House in Beaufort Street.
The History Museum houses an important collection of historical artefacts as well as a genealogical archive relating to the 1820 British Settlers. The Fine Art collection is also housed in the History Museum.
The Education Department provides loan resources and education programmes for teachers, students and learners through curriculum-based as well as broader interest museum lessons and outreach visits to farm schools.
The Exhibitions Department is involved in the maintenance and construction of both permanent and temporary displays. The Museum also has an important scientific and historical library which houses rare books.
The History Museum houses an important collection of historical artefacts as well as a genealogical archive relating to the 1820 British Settlers. The Fine Art collection is also housed in the History Museum.
The Education Department provides loan resources and education programmes for teachers, students and learners through curriculum-based as well as broader interest museum lessons and outreach visits to farm schools.
The Exhibitions Department is involved in the maintenance and construction of both permanent and temporary displays. The Museum also has an important scientific and historical library which houses rare books.
Location:
Albany Museum Makhanda
Directions:
The History Museum is on Somerset street on the corner of Lucas avenue. Access to all the gallery spaces is through the main entrance.
Accessibility Info:
The historic nature of the building means that not all areas are fully accessible.
