Jan Dankaert Museum

Local history in Porterville
022 931 3528

The Jan Dankaert Museum highlights the town’s history and features Khoisan displays. Jan Dankaert led the first expedition that travelled through this area in 1660. The building was built in 1879 and was initially used as a courthouse and prison. There is also a permanent exhibition of rock painting art from the Groot Winterhoek mountains.

Jan Dankaert Museum

26 Mark Street Porterville

jdmuseum@telkomsa.net

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Jan Dankaert Museum
Monday to Friday 8:30am–4pm Saturday 9am–1pm Sunday Closed