THE MARIE RAWDON MUSEUM

THE MARIE RAWDON MUSEUM

he recently established Transport Museum is located on the edge of the town, east of the Lord Milner Hotel. This victorian style building with its amiable staff, features a remarkable collection of vintage cars and trains in all styles and brands - a must see for the curious eye.

Spacious, tranquil and stylish, the museum is also available for conferences and funtions, as it consists of a large hall, beautiful garden, renovated train carridges for accommodation and spacious restrooms.

otably, next to the museum, is a large, grassy field which was once a cricket pitch. The first international game of cricket played in South Africa was at Matjiesfontein on this very field, with Lord Hawke's team, where George Alfred Lohmann was the bowler.

ntrance to the museum is R5 per person.