The Mill Museum is the darling of the Cape Town Historical Society which was bequeathed the building in 1975. At the time, the Mill was in a sad state of disrepair. A few records hinting at its construction during 1840 and 1863 when its machinery fell silent – inspired the society to attempt its renovation and reconstruction.
It took 13 years and generous donations to complete the restoration project, but by 1988 the fine iron waterwheel was turning once again supplying the surrounding community with freshly milled, stone ground flour, just as it had done, for so many years before.
The Mill Museum will offer an intriguing exhibition of stone milling in process, and showpiece the history of power and its evolution from water to steam to electricity and back again.
Caveau Wine Bar and Deli is set within the tranquil Mill gardens on the edge of the tranquil Liesbeek River.
Visiting Hours:
Mondays to Fridays: 10:00 to 19:00
Saturdays: 10:00 to 19:00
Milling demonstrations at 11:00 and 15:00
