Beaufort West Museum

Beaufort West became the first municipality in South Africa in February, 1837 and had the first town hall in the country. Today this forms part of the museum and houses a magnificent display of awards presented to surgeon Professor Chris Barnard who performed the world's first heart transplant in 1967. Monday to Friday 7h45-16h45 (and during season time we are open until 18h00)Saturday: 9:00-12: