Sammy Marks Museum
Sammy Marks Museum (Zwartkoppies Hall)
The Victorian mansion of mining magnate Sammy Marks, with all 48 rooms largely preserved, famous for its rose garden and afternoon tea.
Zwartkoppies Hall was built in 1884 as the home of Jewish-born industrialist Sammy Marks, who was on friendly terms with President Kruger and took part in the early development of South Africa's mining and industry. Most of the furniture, silverware and books across the mansion's 48 rooms have been kept as they were. Visits are by guided tour only. The garden has a rose garden, and the dining room serves English afternoon tea. It lies about 20 km east of the city centre, so you'll need a car, and it is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–16:00; guided visits only
Nearby sights
- Pretoria National Botanical Garden
- Pretoria Art Museum
- Union Buildings
- Rietvlei Nature Reserve
- Fort Klapperkop
- Groenkloof Nature Reserve
- Melrose House
- Ditsong National Museum of Natural History