Learn about the city's cultural history and ostrich trade at C.P Nel Museum. Opened in 1972, this attraction remains one of the world's few museums to house a synagogue. Inside, exhibits portray the importance of ostrich trade, plus the town's history during the apartheid era. The museum also features a 30 m (98 ft) high clock tower adorned with Corinthian ornaments--the clock was made in 1902 and imported from England. Use our Oudtshoorn online journey builder to visit C.P Nel Museum on your trip to Oudtshoorn, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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C.P Nel Museum reviews
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Interesting collection, every room covers a different topic, liked the historic vehicles and the music instruments, a synagog is also part of the museum more »
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The CP Nel museum provides a lot of insight into life during the golden age of ostrich farming. Each room is dedicated to a certain aspect of life in Oudtshoorn, from the ostriches themselves, to... more »
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Beautiful things, no Tour Guide - just what I like. Be sure not to go with any controlling or neurotic people, as you will want to take your Time. The in-house Shul is MAGNIFICENT.
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Fantastic museum covering the history of Oudtshoorn and the Ostrich Feather boom in the late 1800's. Unique Jewish Synagogue in the museum
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