Arts & Culture

Somerset East Museum - The Somerset East Museum is housed in one of the oldest buildings in the town.  The building was originally built as a Wesleyn Chapel in 1828.  The building was later used as a Parsonage for the Dutch Reformed Church.  It was declared a Province Aided Museum in 1972.    ... read more

Walter Battiss Art Museum - Close to the Somerset East Museum, the Walter Battiss Art Museum is housed in what was once the British Soldiers Officers Mess.  This buidling was run as a hotel by Battiss' parents in the early 1900's.  The Walter Battiss Art Museum was opened to the public in 1981.  ... read more