The Heritage Museum

About The Heritage Museum

Amlay House, home to the Heritage Museum in Simon's Town, is a deeply moving "cultural gem" that offers an intimate look into the vibrant Muslim community and the painful history of forced removals under the Apartheid-era Group Areas Act. Visitors often describe it as a "historic gem" and "treasure trove" where the Amlay family—the first family of colour to reclaim their home in 1995—painstakingly preserved their heritage through a rich collection of family photographs, traditional clothing, and household artifacts. Key highlights include the meticulously recreated Cape Malay wedding room (bruidskamer) and the passionate storytelling of the current curators, which provide a "unique glimpse" into the resilience of the community. You can find more traveler perspectives and details on Tripadvisor or Wanderlog.