Hester Rupert Art Museum
Hester Rupert Art Museum - Western Region, Eastern Cape © Hester Rupert Art Museum
Magistrate Andries Stockenstr¨m donated a portion of land and six windows towards the construction of a Dutch Reformed missionary church. The corner stone was laid on 24 April 1821 and the church was finished later that same year. After being used as a school, and then an activity centre, Dr Anton Rupert of the Rembrandt foundation arranged for the Historical Homes of South Africa to buy the disused and dilapidated church in Church Street in 1965. He brought the property, and it was restored it to its former glory. Upon completion the building was handed over to the Graaff-Reinet town council, and it's now used as an Art Museum and named in honour of Dr Rupert's mother.
The museum was officially opened in July of 1966 by old state president C.R Swart, and houses an impressive collection of over a hundred various artworks from prominent South African artists, such as the renowned Maggie Laubser, popular author, historian and artist Johannes Meintjies, and one of South Africa's foremost painters Ernst de Jong. The works displayed in the Hester Rupert Art Museum were all donated by the artists.
The Hester Rupert Art Museum is located in Church Street, in Graaff-Reinet. For more information contact the museum on (049) 586 1030.
Accommodation Near Hester Rupert Art Museum
Aa'Qtansisi Guest House
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Graaff-Reinet
0.4km from Hester Rupert Art MuseumBe prepared to be spoilt & delighted with personal attention & unique flavours of decor in each part of this accommodation so that Aa'Qtansisi, will become your first choice of accommodation …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Beau & I
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Graaff-Reinet
0.5km from Hester Rupert Art MuseumAs the name of our establishment depicts, this is a team effort by Beau and Imelda to give top class service to our guests and to ensure that they will remember their stay with us. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Stemar Self Catering Accommodation
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Graaff-Reinet
1.1km from Hester Rupert Art MuseumGraaff-Reinet Accommodation - Welcome to the Gem of the Karoo - Graaff Reinet. Get back to nature. Visit our national park and view the stunning array of game species visible in the Camdeboo National Park in Graaff-Reinet. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Lakeview Tented Camp
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in Camdeboo National Park
6.9km from Hester Rupert Art MuseumFour rustic furnished tents provide a relaxed nature experience. Each tent sleeps two people and has a braai unit, fridge, table and two chairs. Bedding and towels are provided. There is a communal kitchen equipped with stove plates, cooking and eating ut …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Nqweba Campsite
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in Camdeboo National Park
6.9km from Hester Rupert Art MuseumFifteen caravan or tent sites are situated beneath thorn trees on a gravel substrate. Each site has a braai unit and powerpoint. A communal kitchen provides deep freeze, stove top and microwave facilities while the communal ablutions have showers, toilets …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
