Shipwreck Museum Bredasdorp

I visited Bredasdorp all my life and never knew the gem I missed. What a great museum. -cool cat too, it's kid friendly ... and there is lots to see.

It is a wonderful walk or should that be sail? through history when shipping was more than transporting goods and a leisure trip. Back then, it was how people travelled great distances and came with its unique set of challenges. The evidence of wrecks on display illustrate the pain of several lives lost so tragically – and the long time it must have taken for their families to be told. Nevertheless, the museum would do well to have guides or voice clips at the various displays to give some context for those who may not be familiar with the maritime history of Bredasdorp. Outside, you will find a great place to relax with benches placed in the shade and sunshine to cater to your taste. There are neat and clean though small bathrooms on site and the lawns are well manicured. It was disappointing that the museum only accepts cash as payment. It’s worth your R30, but there’s greater potential here.

Great experience, I always enjoy museums in the small towns. Lovely lady by the reception area, so welcoming. If you plan on visiting, please bring cash.

It was an unexpected surprise. The museum is well kept. I especially liked the huge anchors arranged around a big old fig tree.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Small interesting well-kept museum. You should definitely visit it on the way to L'Agulhas. Take some time to explore and learn some history. Your kids will ask too many questions - be prepared

Great museum, a visit to History, learning experience to know about those ship tragedies, great collection of ship wreck stuff. closed on Public Holidays, weekends. But open from Mon-Fri 9-4. But It's always good to check timings as it was showing open on Saturday even, may be because of December holiday days time.

Enchanting little museum packed with memorabilia from a bygone age as well as scores of items recovered from local ship wrecks. Items are well-documented in English and Afrikaans and the staff are very friendly and open to questions.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

A must-see! Visitors come from all over the world to visit the Shipwreck Museum. Shipwrecks' history is fascinating people ate their shoes to survive, entire house with all antique contents, huge wagon shed, 3000 glass bottle collection, beautiful garden with anchors, huge shed with wagons. Extremely clean, well kept with friendly and well-informed staff.

Super little museum detailing the large number of wrecks that have occurred over hundreds of years, on the nearby coastline. Of particular interest are the numerous artifacts recovered from the wrecks. There's also a nice garden with cannon, anchors and a number of horse drawn vehicles to examine. Finishing it all off are several turn of the 19th century furnished rooms. All in all a great way to spend an hour or two.

Excellent. This museum is much bigger than it looks from the outside.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo