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Freshford House Museum

Freshford House Museum is one of the few houses of the upper middle class of the Edwardian period that still exists in Bloemfontein. The house was designed and built by architect John Edwin Harrison for himself and his wife, Kate Caroline. Born and trained in England, Harrison immigrated to South Africa in 1894 and a few years later entered into a partnership with the architect W.H. Stucke.

Freshford House was completed in 1897 during a transition between the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. The house, with its asymmetrical facade, unplastered red brick walls, bay windows, veranda with carved wood and corrugated iron roof with cast-iron finishes is a typical example of a residence during this period. One can view antique furniture, decor, household items, dolls and a few of the Harrison's original items.

The house was acquired by the National Museum in 1982 and restored to its original form. The Freshford House Museum was opened to the public in 1986. A late Victorian period garden was laid out on the site to complement the house.


Date: Mondays to Saturdays

Time: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm | Sat 10am to 3pm


Venue address: 36 Aliwal St, Bloemfontein

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Wheelchair accessibility: Unknown


Tel: 051 447 9609

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/National-Museum-Bloemfontein

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