Drostdy Museum

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Drostdy Museum
Drostdy Museum
Location Swellendam, South Africa
Coordinates 34°01′10″S20°27′12″E / 34.01956°S 20.45334°E / -34.01956; 20.45334
Website www.drostdymuseum.co.za

Drostdy Museum is located in Swellendam, South Africa. The building was built in 1747 by the Dutch East India Company as a residence for the Magistrate. Soon afterwards, a jail, a house for the secretary, a mill and various outbuildings were erected. It was bought by the South African Government and established as a Museum in 1939. [1] [2] [3]

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