Franschhoek Motor Museum is a must-see South African venue. Showcasing over a 100 years of automotive history it caters to tourists, local families and motor enthusiasts alike. The museum’s collection exceeds 220 vehicles – such as the 1898 Beeston motor tricycle – with more than 80 exhibits that are available to view at any one time, displayed in four de-humidified halls with a total floor area of 2700 mÇ, and presented in chronological order.
With a unique and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L’Ormarins, Franschhoek, you can book a museum tour, have a snack at our deli, or take a tram ride to Anthonij Rupert Wines for a wine tasting.
Our opening times are as follows:
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 (Last admittance: 16:00)
Saturday – Sunday & Public Holidays: 10:00 – 16:00 (Last admittance: 15:00)
4th December: CLOSED
24th December: 10:00am – 15:00 (last admittance: 14:00)
Closed: Good Friday and Christmas Day
Franschhoek Motor Museum reserves the right to close the museum without notice. Should the Museum have to be closed, booked tickets will be postponed or refunded accordingly.
Please note, no dogs are allowed onto the Estate.
Important Vehicle Restriction
When visiting the Motor Museum, buses larger than a ‘23 seater’ as well as motorcycles are not permitted on the L’Ormarins Estate. Large buses & motorcycle parking is available at Anthonij Rupert Wyne Estate, where a complimentary shuttle is taken to the Motor Museum, only 18 guests per shuttle can be accommodated.
When making your booking, please indicate if you will be parking at the Anthonij Rupert Wyne Estate so we can make sure there is a tram available to transport you.
The W21 series was introduced in Berlin in February 1933 and was in production for three years. Designed by ex-Benz & Cie CEO Hans Nibel. Numerous body styles were offered on two wheelbases. Three-speed plus overdrive gearbox. This car is one of the first to be imported to SA.
95 km/h
4-speed manual
30 kW at 3 600 r/min
1 961 CC Inline-6
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Please Note:
The Franschhoek Motor Museum will be
closed on Thursday, 4th December
for a private function.
