The Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum is located on the farm Kaalfontein; once owned by Willem Prinsloo (nicknamed Willem Wragtag). In 1976, his great-granddaughter Miertjie le Roux donated 16 hectares, a dwelling from 1860 and some outbuildings to the National Cultural History and Open-air Museum. Later the museum bought part of the adjacent farm. Development began in 1976, with the museum officially opening on 29 March 1980.[1]
Activities
The museum hosts several festivals throughout the course of the year.[1] There are outdoor exhibits from various time periods; an 1830 exhibit and a 1913 exhibit.[2] The 3 halls at the museum showcase agricultural vehicles and agricultural machinery used in South Africa.[3]