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Macrorie House, Pietermaritzburg is a famous museum and one of the top-rated Pietermaritzburg Tourist Attractions. Large numbers of tourists come to this city for knowing more about the fascinating history of South Africa. Macrorie House, Pietermaritzburg shares some important aspects of the South African history.
Built in the year 1862, Macrorie House in Pietermaritzburg lies on the Loop Street. This museum was earlier the residence of the bishop of the city, William Macrorie. He served the tenure from the year 1869 to 1891. This museum is open on all the days except Saturday. There is a slight change in timings for Sunday. From Tuesday to Saturday, guests can stay from 9 in the morning to 1 in the noon. On Sunday, the museum opens from 11 to 4 in the evening.
This museum beautifully displays the world of early British settlers in the country. Guests can see the various belongings of the owner as well other important items in the several room of Macrorie House, Pietermaritzburg. A miniature chapel in one of the rooms of the museum attracts visitors. This small chapel has an altar and decorative screen. In another part of the museum, guests can see displays of Victorian age furniture and artifacts that belonged to the early settlers coming from Europeans country.
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