Muizenberg is nestled against the mountain of Muizenberg, which played host to the Muizenberg Battle, which took place between the English and the Dutch in 1795.
Muizenberg is home to the following Museums:
Het Post Huijs, which is the oldest inhabitable house in the country built in 1673 and exhibits the story of the battle of Muizenberg. For further information please click here
Natale Labia Museum a branch of the South African National Museum, which holds the collection of Italian art which was collected by the late count Labia. For further information please click here
Rhodes Cottage Museum is home to much of the Premiers personal belongs. The modest thatched seaside cottage where Empire builder Cecil John Rhodes spent the last days of his life contains some personal memorabilia, period furniture and a diorama of his burial place at Matopos. His cottage is located on 246 Main Road, Muizenberg, telephone number (021) 755-1516 Open: T- Sun: 10.00 - 13.00 & 14.00 - 17.00
The town of Muizenberg is renowned for its sandy beaches and surfing.
