Caledon Museum - Caledon, Western Cape
The elegant Victorian house at 11 Constitution Street is the museum’s heart. (Image adapted). © Google Streetview
Part of the Caledon Museum is housed at 16 Constitution Street, in a beautifully restored building, previously a Masonic Lodge dating back to the late 19th century. (Image adapted). © XplorioCaledon Museum - Caledon, Western Cape
Set in the rolling landscapes of the Overberg, the Caledon Museum offers a warm and intimate glimpse into the town’s past. Spread across two heritage buildings on Constitution Street, the museum highlights the social history of Caledon, with a special focus on domestic life during the late Victorian era. Together, the two sites create a charming tapestry of local stories, period interiors, and evocative exhibits that capture the character of this historic Western Cape town.
11 Constitution Street – The Residential House
The elegant Victorian house at 11 Constitution Street is the museum’s heart. Restored with meticulous attention to detail, it recreates the atmosphere of a typical Caledon home from the late 19th century. Visitors step into furnished rooms complete with period wallpaper, polished woodwork, antique furniture, and décor true to the era. Each room, whether the parlour, dining room, or cosy bedroom, feels as though its inhabitants have simply stepped out momentarily, leaving behind the rhythms of daily life for modern guests to rediscover.
A delightful highlight is the working Victorian-style kitchen, where traditional bread-baking demonstrations are sometimes held. The aroma of wood-fired loaves drifting through the historic space adds a sensory layer to the experience, making this house museum both educational and wonderfully atmospheric.
16 Constitution Street – The Old Masonic Lodge
Across the street, the Old Masonic Lodge at 16 Constitution Street adds another distinctive dimension to the museum. Once a meeting place for Freemasons, the building now serves as an exhibition venue and repository for the museum’s archives, including a rich collection of historical photographs. Its interior still features an impressive decorative ceiling, a reminder of its ceremonial past, while the displays inside explore the social and cultural life of Caledon’s residents over the decades.
The lodge’s spacious layout makes it ideal for rotating exhibitions, heritage displays, and community-focused storytelling, complementing the intimate domestic charm of the house museum.
Address: 11 & 16 Constitution Street, Caledon, Western Cape
Phone: +27 (0)28 212 1511
Hours: Monday - Friday, typically 09:00 - 16:00 (closed on weekends and public holidays)
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