Michaelis Collection
Situated in the hub of Cape Town on Greenmarket Square, the Michaelis Collection is housed in the former City Hall (the Old Town House) built in 1755. Donated by Sir Max Michaelis in 1914, it consists of a world-renowned selection of Nederlandish art from the seventeenth-century Golden Age. There are works by Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Jacob Ruisdal, Anthony van Dyck and numerous others. After-hours, it is a popular venue for chamber-music concerts and lectures on a variety of cultural topics.
Meetings by cultural organisations and receptions is in the Van Dyck and Frans Hals Rooms or in the intimate courtyard behind the building. There is also a consistent flow of special, temporary exhibitions making it a place to which to return from time to time.
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Useful InformationHours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
Closed Sundays, Workers Day and Christmas Day.
Website:
http://www.iziko.org.za/michaelis/visitor.html
Telephone:
021 481 3933
Location:
Old Town House, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town
IVY GARDEN RESTAURANT At the very popular Ivy Garden, visitors to the museum can have a relaxing cup of coffee or enjoy traditional Cape food. The Restaurant is situated in the historical courtyard, an ideal place to sit and relax. |
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