While enjoying a cup of coffee and homemade bread, visitors can experience a way of life lived in the Pioneer Museum dwelling built in 1848. The house was built of clay and local materials, with a thatched roof and earthen floors, and is furnished in the traditional 19th century rural style. It is surrounded by a traditional herb and vegetable garden, orchard, furnished wagon house and vineyard. Well-trained guides in period clothing present curriculum-based educational programmes. Visitors can make use of the picnic and braai facilities. The hall and lapa can be rented for events. It is ideal for country weddings and kiddies birthday parties. A New Year's Festival is held at the Museum every year in January.