Waterworks Museum, Cape Town

Name: Waterworks Museum
Address: Cape Town, South Africa

#49 among attractions in Cape Town

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The Waterworks Museum is located on the northern side of Table Mountain, between the Woodhead and Hely-Hutchinson Reservoirs, in Cape Town, South Africa. The museum was founded in 1972 by Terence Timoney, a retired waterworks engineer. The museum houses a display of memorabilia from the construction of the dams on Table Mountain which include a beautifully restored narrow gauge steam engine. It has an interesting display of original equipment, hand tools, instruments and photographs and includes the original well-preserved steam locomotive used to haul equipment from the old cableway at Kasteelspoort. ()

Coordinates: 33°58'30"S, 18°24'27"E

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Waterworks Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Theatre on the Bay.

1.1 miN
Natural attraction, Cliff
Table Mountain, Table Mountain National Park
29 min walk • Table Mountain, a prominent landmark towering over the city of Cape Town, South Africa, is a natural wonder that has captivated visitors for centuries. This flat-topped mountain is not only a significant tourist attraction but also a symbol of the city, often featured...
1.5 miSE
Nature reserve with mountain views
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town
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1.5 miN
Aerial tramway
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Cape Town
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2.2 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre on the Bay, Cape Town
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~1300 ftSW
Nature, Lake, Natural attraction
Woodhead Dam, Cape Town
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2.2 miN
Park
Statue of Maria van Riebeeck, Cape Town
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2.6 miN
Park, Playground, Art Nouveau architecture
De Waal Park, Cape Town
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2.9 miN
Area
Gardens, Cape Town
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2.5 miNE
Tower, Park
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2.2 miNW
Area
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2.5 miN
Dam, Reservoir
Molteno Dam, Cape Town
65 min walk • Molteno Dam is a small but historic dam, on the lower slopes of Table Mountain in Western Cape, South Africa. Still in service, it was established in 1877 and is now located in the suburb of Oranjezicht, Cape Town.