The Smuts House Museum

Welcome to the Smuts House museum

Home of General Jan Smuts from 1910 to 1950

The aim of the Smuts House Museum is to accurately depict the diverse career and way of life of General J.C. Smuts, one of South Africa’s most esteemed figures.

Additionally, the museum strives to propagate the all-encompassing philosophy which he advocated through his writings and life’s work.

Christmas closure

Please note that the  Museum will be closed from Monday 23rd December 2024 and will re-open on the 4th  January 2025.

Ouma Isies Tea Garden will, however, continue trading every day over that period, barring the 25th, 26th December 2024 and the 1st of January 2025.  The grounds will also be open on Mondays throughout December.

Kindly note that, as of 18 January 2024, trail hikers, dog walkers and picnic groups will be required to pay for their activities, by cash or card, at the entrance gate.