Goetz-Fleischack Museum

AVAILABLE: Guided Tours | Family Friendly | OPEN: Monday – Friday

Introduction

The Goetz-Fleischack Museum, located in the North West province, is a fascinating historical site that showcases the rich cultural heritage of South Africa. This museum is a unique example of a typical town house that was built between the 1850s and 1880s around the New Market Square in Potchefstroom.

About the Museum

The Goetz-Fleischack Museum was originally the house of Andreas Marthinus Goetz, who was the magistrate of Potchefstroom between 1870 and 1881. This property was declared a national monument in 1985 and has been a museum ever since. The property consists of the house, wagon house, stables, and cowshed. In front of the house, there is a water furrow that was extended into the property with stones to water the orchards at the back.

Built in the 1950s, the house depicts the period when AM Goetz’s daughter, Johanna Hermina Goetz, and her husband Albert Reinhold Fleischack, an attorney by trade, lived there. The museum’s exhibits include furniture, ceramics, and artwork from this period, as well as information on the history of Potchefstroom and the surrounding area.

Interesting Facts

• The Goetz-Fleischack Museum is the oldest example of a typical town house built between 1850s and 1880s around the New Market Square in Potchefstroom.
• Visitors can marvel at the exquisite furniture, ceramics, and artwork that was produced during this period, and learn about the history of the town and its surrounding area.
• One of the most interesting features of the property is the water furrow in front of the house, which was used to irrigate the orchards at the back of the property.
• The museum is one of three additional satellite locations of the Potchefstroom Museum in North West.

Physical Location

Conclusion

The Goetz-Fleischack Museum exhibits provide a fascinating insight into the lives of the people who once lived in this historic town house. Visitors can also enjoy exploring the surrounding area, which is rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage. Whether you are a local or a tourist, the Goetz-Fleischack Museum is definitely worth a visit.