Melrose House
A Victorian mansion built in 1886, where the Treaty of Vereeniging, which ended the Anglo-Boer War, was signed.
Melrose House, built in 1886, is the best-preserved Victorian-style residence in Pretoria. It features stained-glass windows, fine tiles, and original furniture. During the Anglo-Boer War, British forces requisitioned it as their headquarters. In 1902, the Treaty of Vereeniging, which ended the war, was signed in its dining room. The garden has a tea room, and the house often hosts small exhibitions and concerts. It is located opposite Burgers Park in the city center. It is closed on Mondays, and entry costs about ten-plus rand.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Ditsong National Museum of Natural History
- Church Square, Pretoria
- Freedom Park
- Kruger House Museum
- National Zoological Garden (Pretoria Zoo)
- Pretoria Art Museum
- Union Buildings
- Voortrekker Monument