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“Observatory Museum” Southern Africa Places
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Grahamstown
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This odd house is an eclectic melange of architectural styles, the whimsy of amateur astronomer Henry Carter Galpin. Locals would set their watches... more » This odd house is an eclectic melange of architectural styles, the whimsy of amateur astronomer Henry Carter Galpin. Locals would set their watches by the time on Galpin’s clock tower. « less
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Attraction type: History museum, Observatory/planetarium
Address: 10 Bathurst Street Grahamstown
South Africa
Tel: (046) 622 2312

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“Well worth a visit on a clear day”
4 of 5 stars
fnaughton
ireland
Mar 11, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

the museum itself is OK, but the mirrored view of the town is really fabulous. Go on a sunny clear day, and see the moving pictures. Kids will also love it. Be sure to tip well more

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10 Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, South Africa
Tel: (046) 622 2312